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Green Power

Current Date: Friday, September 10, 2010

Launch Summary:

What is green power?
Green power is electricity generated by sustainable resources such as solar, wind, and even decomposing garbage in selected landfills.

Why is Pee Dee Electric offering this program to its members?
Pee Dee Electric Cooperative and Santee Cooper are working together on the Green Power Program in response to increased customer interest in renewable energy and concern for the environment.

Where does the electricity for the Green Power Program come from?
The renewable energy source is methane gas produced at the Horry County Solid Waste Authority Landfill, Lee County Landfill SC, LLC., and the Richland County Landfill. The methane gas from the decomposing garbage produces 14.2 megawatts of electricity.

How does the Green Power Program help improve the environment?
Renewable resources produce little or no air pollution or waste. Better yet, some of them actually reduce air pollution and benefit the environment. At full capacity, the 14.2 megawatts reduces methane emission from the landfill. This is equivalent to planting more than 17,800 acres of trees.

How does renewable energy differ from other energy sources?
Today, most electricity comes from limited generation resources. Renewable resources, such as the sun, wind, and decomposing garbage, provide a regenerating fuel source for electricity.

Why does renewable energy cost more?
Facilities that use renewable resources to generate electricity are currently expensive to build and operate.

If I purchase Green Power, will I notice a difference in my electric service?
No. You will not notice any difference in your electric service when you sign up for the Green Power Program.

Where will my money go?
All revenues from Green Power premiums will be reinvested in future development of additional renewable resources or facilities.

How much will my participation in the Green Power Program cost?
Your costs will vary depending on how many blocks you choose to buy. Each block purchased will add an extra $3 to your monthly electric bill.

What is accreditation?
Accreditation is a statement by an independent third party that our Green Power product meets certain criteria for environmental benefits, and that these criteria were developed by regional stakeholders including utilities and environmental organizations.

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