Questions?
Call us at 541-685-7607 or email LeadGreen@eweb.org.
As an EWEB customer, you’re already using clean, renewable energy and investing in McKenzie Watershed protection. But together we can do more.
EWEB Cleanpower invites customers to match their energy usage with the purchase of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). Investing in RECs allows developers of wind, solar and other renewable energy resources to confidently build more zero-emission generation, because they know they will be supported financially. Cleanpower customers can take pride in knowing their dollars are buying clean, renewable energy.
Invest in RECs for as little as $23.75 per month. If you can afford more, you can invest more — up to two-times your average monthly electricity consumption.
To serve your better, we are upgrading our customer information and billing system, which has been in place since the 1990s and is ready for an upgrade.
As we prepare for this major update, some programs and features are temporarily unavailable – including our customer programs. We are temporarily pausing all new applications for customer rebates, loans and environmental programs. We will begin accepting new applications in early December when we have transitioned to our new systems.
We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. EWEB staff will still be available to answer all questions regarding our efficiency and water conservation programs during this period.
Learn more about our system upgrades and scheduled downtime here.
How does it work?
EWEB’s Cleanpower REC program is completely voluntary. The charges for purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates are added to your EWEB bill.
You have two investment options:
Option 1: Go all-in
Purchase a variable quantity of RECs each month equivalent to 100 percent of your electricity with an extra $0.00475 per kWh ($4.75 per MWh). For reference, the 2023 electricity cost is about 11.26 cents per kWh for small businesses, and about 14 cents per kWh for medium and large businesses. (The premium applies only to the energy charge on your bill, not the delivery or demand charge.)
Since your electric use varies each month, your REC investment will vary as well.
Example: If your monthly energy was 8,000 kWh, then your REC investment would be $38 for the month.
Only customers with an average monthly consumption of 5,000 kWh per month or greater may participate under the 100% pricing option. Not sure? Call us at 541-685-7607 or email LeadGreen@eweb.org and we’ll be happy to assist you.
Option 2: Buy a fixed block of RECs
We have two block sizes. Just pick the size of the block, then select the number of blocks you'd like to buy.
- Small – 5,000 kilowatt-hour blocks cost $23.75 each
- Large – 20,000 kilowatt-hour blocks cost $95 each
EWEB's formal Rate Schedule for this program is available here.
What are Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)?
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) represent the environmental attributes of power generated from renewable sources, such as wind and solar. One REC is created for every megawatt hour (MWh) of electricity generated and delivered to the grid from a renewable resource.
When you buy a REC, you are buying green, renewable energy.
In addition, Cleanpower helps EWEB customers who want to promote their environmental credentials. Investing in RECs allows you to define your electricity usage associated with the RECs as low or zero-emissions electricity.
Where does my investment go?
All RECs in EWEB’s program come from zero-emissions generating resources, according to the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting standards set by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ). These resources may include:
- Wind
- Solar
- Certified low impact hydroelectric
- Geothermal
- Biomass
- Any other resource that meets the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency guidance and DEQ reporting requirements
Display your commitment
When you invest in RECs through EWEB, you can request marketing and promotional materials so that you can display your sustainability commitment to your customers. You will receive an Annual Statement for your organization’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting and record-keeping purposes.
Take action
As we transition to a new customer information and billing system, we have temporarily paused program enrollment. We will begin enrolling new participants in early December when we have transitioned to our new systems.
We appreciate your patience and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. EWEB staff will still be available to answer all questions regarding our environmental programs during this period.
Learn more about our system upgrades and scheduled downtime here.
