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NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE

PURCHASING COMPETITIVE AND CLEAN ELECTRICITY

Overview & Schedule for participation

NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE VII

MARCH –APRIL 2013

A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery, the Nonprofit Roundtable, and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection


Overview –

Nonprofit Montgomery, Arts & Humanities Council of Montgomery County, formed the NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE, an initiative to negotiate as a group for cheaper and greener electricity.


NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCEThe “Greening” of Nonprofits

– Enhances the “triple bottom line” by • generating “cash” savings that can be dedicated

towards mission while • protecting the environment and • enhancing community well being

– Bolsters the case of sound social and fiscal management to funders

– Improves employee and volunteer moral, productivity and dedication



NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE (NPEA) is not a formal or contractual group, but an alliance of like-minded nonprofits who have joined together to use their collective purchasing power to not only secure competitive electricity supply at lower cost, but to protect the environment and build a greener economy by supporting clean sources of energy that are essential to protecting our environment and building a new economy.

Launched in May 2010, the Non-Profit Energy Alliance is now comprised of 64 leading-edge nonprofits that will collectively save an estimated $536,000 compared to standard energy service, while supporting clean sources of energy that are essential to protecting our environment and building a new economy. The wind power purchased through this alliance offsets about 40 million pounds of CO2, which is equivalent to removing 3,500 cars off the roads.

A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery, the Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection


This is the seventh initiative of the Nonprofit Energy Alliance. To obtain the best price, Nonprofit Energy Alliance VII will seek a 1 or 2-year quote for 50% or 100% renewable energy from Clean Currents, chosen by a selection committee of nonprofits who evaluated three local providers.



All nonprofit organizations and congregations who want to purchase alternative energy as a group will complete the Clean Currents Release Form and provide it, along with a copy of your organization’s most recent electric bill(s) and your organization’s 501(c)3 letter by 12:00 noon Wednesday, April 10, 2013.

The formal arrangement will remain between each individual organization and Clean Currents .

A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery, the Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental

Protection


Organizations or congregations that express interest after 12:00pm NOON on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 will NOT be able to participate in NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE VII.


NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE• April 15-19, 2013 Clean Currents will provide quotes

to all potential participating organizations

• April 15-19, 2013 - organizations should Set aside time to review Clean Currents’ proposal

• On Monday, April 22, 2013 (Earth Day) signed agreements due back to Clean Currents; a decision-maker in your organization must be prepared to sign a contract

A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery, the Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental

Protection

NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCECHECKLIST – IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

Wednesday April 10, 2013

Fax or email release form, a copy of most recent energy bill and 501c3 to Clean Currents

Week of April 15-19, 2013

Clean Currents will provide written quotes to all potential participating organizations Set aside time to review Clean Currents’ proposal

Monday, April 22, 2013 (Earth Day)

If you opt in, your organization's authorized decision maker must sign the agreement and it must be at the vendor's by COB

If you opt out, please let us know as early in the day as possible.

Monday April 29, 2013

Results of NPEA VII announced



IF, AT ANY POINT, YOUR ORGANIZATION DECIDES NOT TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE LET US KNOW ASAP.

CONTACT:

[email protected] Hope Burness Gleicher301-219-5775 (c)

[email protected] Jenkins301-565-3805 x 23


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NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCEBe Energy Conscious• Turn-out lights when not needed• Set thermostats back in winter, forward in

summer• Turn-off or eliminate excess office equipment• Talk to employees about comfort and

alternatives to expensive space heaters • Purchase Clean Energy



• Questions?

• Next Steps?


• Celebrate Earth Day by Going Green and joining the Nonprofit Energy Alliance

• Create a simple green policy for your organization

• Learn about other cost saving and energy efficient programs for nonprofits at https://cienergyefficiency.pepco.com/NonProfits.aspx


NEXT STEPS

https://cienergyefficiency.pepco.com/NonProfits.aspx




Thank You!


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