Green Power
Green Power is an environmentally friendly electricity product, generated from renewable energy sources like solar, wind and even decomposing garbage in selected landfills.
We all share a vested interest in protecting the environment - that's why Palmetto Electric Cooperative and Santee Cooper offer Green Power. In 2001, Santee Cooper became the first utility to generate Green Power and offer it for sale in South Carolina. Not only did Palmetto Electric Cooperative sign up as one of the first cooperatives in the state to offer Green Power, but we continue to be a leader in Green Power commercial sales, with tremendous residential support too. One of the most popular events in our area, the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, is powered by 100% renewable sources. We are proud to have partnered with the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing and Santee Cooper to make the tournament a certified Green Power event for the past 15 years.
What is Green Power?
Generated by Santee Cooper and distributed by Palmetto Electric Cooperative, South Carolina's Green Power program has grown from one landfill site generating 2.2 megawatts to 6 landfills in Horry, Lee, Richland, Anderson, Georgetown and Berkeley counties generating 28 MWs (megawatts) of renewable energy. At these sites, the methane gases that would normally be released into the atmosphere are used as "green power" fuel.
Participation Levels
Green Power is sold to residential members in 100-kilowatt-hour blocks. Each block of 100-kilowatt hours will add an extra $3 to your monthly electric bill. You may sign-up for as many blocks as you would like.
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$3 per month for 1 Block (100kwh)
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$6 per month for 2 Blocks (200kwh)
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$9 per month for 3 Blocks (300kwh)
ALL revenues from every block of Green Power you buy will be reinvested into future developments of additional renewable resources or Green Power facilities.
*Yes, I believe the growth of Green Power from Santee Cooper and Palmetto Electric will be good for the environment in South Carolina for generations to come.
Participation Levels
Commercial customers can purchase an unlimited amount of Green Power blocks. Each block of 200 kiloWatt hours will add an extra $6 to your monthly electric bill. You may sign-up for as many blocks as you would like.
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$6 per month for 1 Block (200kwh),
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$12 per month for 2 Blocks (400kwh),
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$18 per month for 3 Blocks (600kwh)
ALL revenues from every block of Green Power you buy will be reinvested into future developments of additional renewable resources or Green Power facilities.
*Yes, I believe the growth of Green Power from Santee Cooper and Palmetto Electric will be good for the environment in South Carolina for generations to come.
Our Green Power Partners commit to buy a certain percentage of their energy as Green Power. By supporting renewable energy, these local businesses are helping to improve the environment and our community. The following is a list of businesses within the Lowcountry that are Green Power partners. Check out our supporters of the environment and tell them you appreciate their commitment to preserving our environment. Your company can support renewable energy and improve our community by becoming a Green Power Partner.
Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Chamber of Commerce
Heritage Classic Foundation
GNP Graystar
Chocolate Canopy
Broad Creek Public Service District
Town of Hilton Head Island
Bluffton Okatie Outpatient Surgery Center
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Technical College of the Lowcountry
EviCore Healthcare
Lowes Home Center
Green Power is certified by Green-e Energy, which requires companies to provide their customers with this notice of Price, Terms and Conditions of service. From the time you receive this, you have three business days to change your mind about purchasing Green Power from Palmetto Electric Cooperative.
You may cancel your agreement to purchase Green Power from Palmetto Electric Cooperative by calling 1-800-922-5551 or writing to the billing address.
For more information about Green-e Energy, write Green-e Energy, PO Box 29512, San Francisco, CA 94129 or log onto Green-e's website, or call toll-free 1-888-63-GREEN.
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Call: Palmetto Electric Cooperative Representative Kristin Keller at (843) 681-0075
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Email: Kristin Keller
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Write: Palmetto Electric Cooperative Green Power Program, Attention: Kristin Keller, 111 Mathews Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926
Your Green Power charge will be listed on your monthly electric bill as an additional line item.
Usage rate: Your residential rate plus $3 for each 100kWh block of Green Power. Taxes and Fees: You must also pay all applicable federal, state, and local taxes as well as any applicable fees.
Rates are set by Palmetto Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors and are subject to change in the future.
Santee Cooper Green power is generated from landfill methane gas, solar and wind. Please refer to the Santee Cooper’s Green Power Product Content Label.
There is NO termination fee.
A customer may discontinue participation at any time. It is voluntary. There is no contract length.
A late charge may be assessed on any outstanding monthly balance.