Green Energy

Green Energy, or Clean Power, generally means that the energy is generated is from emission-free sources like wind and low-impact water power instead of coal.

Furthermore, the reasons given to support clean power are that the alternative production methods are some of the largest industrial sources of C02, one of the major greenhouse gases. Conventional electricity production contributes as a major source of nitric oxide, sulfur dioxide, mercury and other particulate matter that decreases air quality.

The purchasing of green power basically adds more power generated sustainably to the grid by purchasing it from environmentally responsible power generators.

What McMaster is Doing:

McMaster University purchases renewable energy credits for Burke Science Building. Working with a company called Enermodal, who source out the best costs, MAC purchases investments in green energy. This supports the power generators who are engaging in environmentally sustainable power generation. This is also a source of L.E.E.D energy credits for the University.

Resources:

Bullfrogpower

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 19, 2011