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Sterling Planet Supplies Renewable Energy for 2008 Democratic National Convention Host Venue
Pepsi Center Accepts Renewable Energy in Support of DNC
(CSRwire) DENVER, CO - August 23, 2008 – The environmental impacts of constructing
and decommissioning the 2008 Democratic National Convention (DNC) are
being offset with clean, renewable energy from wind, water and bioenergy
projects, Sterling Planet announced today. This is the second consecutive
DNC that Sterling Planet has supplied with renewable energy, matching
conventional electricity usage with clean energy in the form of Renewable
Energy Certificates.
Sterling Planet, recipient of the 2007 Department of Energy Renewable
Energy Marketer of the Year award, is providing Green-e(R) Energy
Certified renewable energy through its Green America(TM) program to
Kroenke Sports Enterprises in support of the DNC.
This quantity will fully offset the estimated 2.5 million kilowatt-hours
of electricity that the DNC used during the six-week construction period
prior to the event, as well as the two-week decommissioning period that
will follow. According to the DNC, construction activities have continued
both inside and outside of the 45-acre Pepsi Center complex nearly 20 hours
each day. Hundreds of workers from dozens of companies have been working
on every level of the venue and in each of the parking lots surrounding
the building.
The renewable energy supply will avoid an estimated 1,944 metric tons of
carbon dioxide emissions, which is the equivalent to removing 356 cars
from the road or avoiding the carbon dioxide emissions from 4,520 barrels
of oil, according to U.S. EPA statistics.
"Sterling Planet welcomes the opportunity to supply renewable energy to
the Pepsi Center in support of the DNC," said Mel Jones, President and CEO
of Sterling Planet. "This clean energy both mitigates the climate change
impact of the event and demonstrates how renewable energy is an important
component of the new energy economy in Colorado and throughout the
nation."
The renewable energy for the DNC will originate from a combination of
wind, water and bioenergy projects based in the Denver metropolitan area
and throughout the United States.
"We are a proud partner with Sterling Planet in supporting Kroenke Sports
Enterprises and the DNC vision for a green convention," said Dave Jolette,
Vice President and General Manager of Venue Operations for the Pepsi
Center. "We commend Sterling Planet for generously providing renewable
energy to support our programs to offset the carbon footprint resulting
from the DNC’s presence at the Pepsi Center."
More than 35,000 delegates, journalists, volunteers and others are
expected to visit Denver as part of the DNC. Business leaders are
estimating the potential economic impact to be more than $160 million for
the city and state of Colorado.
About Sterling Planet
Sterling Planet delivers renewable energy, energy-efficiency products and
carbon solutions on a global level. Multinational businesses,
universities, government agencies, utilities and individual consumers turn
to Sterling Planet to shrink their environmental footprints, advance
sustainability and build brand value. The company's sustainability tools
include Green-e certified Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), innovative
White Tags(R) Energy Efficiency Certificates and Verified Emission
Reductions from low-carbon sources worldwide.
Since 2000, Sterling Planet has led the way with certified RECs from wind,
solar and a broad range of other renewable energy technologies. The client
list includes 1,460 business customers, among them the nation’s top two
renewable energy purchasers and leaders in the Environmental Protection
Agency’s Green Power Partnership. Also served are 56 universities, 84
utilities, 154 government agencies and thousands of residential customers.
Cumulative REC sales represent enough electricity to power 1.8 million
homes for a year and avoid the release of 26.5 billion pounds of carbon
dioxide.
Sterling Planet is building a clean energy pipeline, with more than 400
megawatts of new renewable energy and greenhouse gas reduction projects
now under development in North America. A U.S. EPA Climate Leaders
partner and founding member of The Climate Registry, Sterling Planet
adheres to sustainable business practices and has committed to net zero
greenhouse gas emissions from its own company operations. Named 2007
Renewable Energy Marketer of the Year by the U.S. Department of Energy,
Sterling Planet shares the spotlight with its many customers who also have
received top environmental honors for their exemplary corporate
stewardship. www.sterlingplanet.com
For more information please contact:
Mel Jones, President and CEO
Sterling Planet
404-513-0259
www.sterlingplanet.com
Bette Trevillion, Director of Communications
Sterling Planet
404-513-0275
www.sterlingplanet.com
www.sterlingplanet.com
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