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Bonneville Environmental Foundation Goes Hollywood! |
 The
National Academy of Motion Picture Arts and
Sciences, organizer of the annual Academy Awards® presentation,
purchased enough Green Tags from Bonneville Environmental Foundation to
offset the carbon footprint of this year's Academy Awards telecast,
Governor's Ball, Road to the
Oscars® Pre-Show, and the Red Carpet Event.
The combined purchase of 178 Green Tags supports the generation of
178,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity from clean, renewable energy
projects, enough to power sixteen average U.S. homes for a full year.
By supporting this much carbon-free
energy, the Academy Awards® avoids nearly 250,000 pounds of
climate-altering greenhouse gas emissions.
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BEF Commits to Restoring the Entiat River Valley in Central Washington |
 In
February, BEF marked a major achievement by launching its fifth
Model Watershed restoration program. Located in central Washington's
Entiat River valley, BEF's latest Model Watershed represents a
commitment by BEF, the Chelan County Conservation District, and an
Entiat Watershed Stakeholder Group
(EWPU) to implement a comprehensive, 10-year strategy to restore stream
habitat, native salmon, and water quality throughout the entire Entiat
River valley. With a rigorous monitoring and evaluation strategy and
BEF's long-term commitment
of support, BEF and its local Entiat partners expect to track
restoration progress, adjust future strategies according to measured
results, and provide clear evidence of ecological improvement over a
full 10-year period. |
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BEF and City of Ellensburg, WA Install First "Community Solar" Project in the U.S. |
 The
36 kW solar-electric system that sits just off of Highway 90 in
Ellensburg, WA piques the interest of nearly every passing driver. It
may also represent the future of renewable energy project finance in
the United States. The groundbreaking "community solar" project,
devised by BEF and the City of
Ellensburg, allows local individuals and businesses to make essential
financial contributions to the project. In return, these contributors
receive direct credits on their electricity bills for the green power
produced by the system. The
benefits that result from this unique financial model significantly
reduce the cost of solar electricity. Just as importantly, because
Ellensburg organizes the financial and technical details of project
installation and maintenance,
participation does not place an undue burden on the local citizens. To
learn more about the project, and to view the live data from the
system, visit
www.b-e-f.org/renewables/ellensburg.shtm . |
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BEF Partners With Nau |
 Nau
is a new technical and lifestyle outdoor apparel company dedicated to
turning
traditional business notions upside down through the integration of
environmental, social and economic factors, a unique business model
built around sustainable business practices, and the innovative use of
technology and philanthropic
partnerships. Nau's design philosophy is built on the following three
pillars: beauty, performance and sustainability. By partnering with
BEF, Nau is supporting enough wind and solar Green Tags to offset 100%
of their energy use at their
headquarters and retail stores. We encourage you to visit the company's
website at
www.nau.com . |
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Laurie David & Sheryl Crow Announce "Stop Global Warming College Tour" And Will Offset Tour Emissions With Green Tags |
 Activist & Singer-songwriter to mobilize college students around
global warming
Duo to Bring Message from Americans to Washington, DC on Earth Day 2007
The emissions generated from tour-related travel and electricity used
at each venue has been offset with renewable energy-based carbon
offsets in the form of wind and solar power credits, commonly known as
Green Tags, purchased from the
Bonneville Environmental Foundation and Native Energy. Read more at:
www.StopGlobalWarming.org . |
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Thank You to Our New Green Tag Supporters |
New Green Tag Business Clients
Alaska Center for the Environment
Alaska Conservation Solutions
Alta Ski Area
ATN Consulting Inc.
BeeCeuticals Organics
Bella Luna Restaurant, Inc.
Brotherton Strategies
Bullfrog Power
CASA
Cepage Data Development Inc.
City of Lawrence, Kansas
Cold Climate Housing Research Center
Cool Works™
Cowart Coleman Group, Architects
DreamSacks, Inc.
Ecos Consulting
Elysium Events
Green Star Inc.
Javelin Inc.
Kirkwood Mountain Resort
Los Angeles Bomb Squad LEED Green Building Project
Mohawk Industries, Inc.
Morley Inc.
Nau, Inc.
North Coast Cooperative
Organic Trade Association
Organically Grown Company
Pacific Outdoor Equipment
Packard Foundation - Conservation & Science Program
Peaceful Valley Greetings
Permaculture Credit Union
Phoenix Food Consulting LTD
Plan-It Hardware
Portland Community College-Rock Creek Campus 'Green Commuter' Program
Positive Energy, Inc.
PowerLight Corporation
Print NW
Progressive Optometry
Regional Development Corporation
Resource Innovation Group
San Francisco State University
Sasaki Associates
SkyFuel
Solar Electric Power Association
St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Stop Global Warming.Org
Sullivan Electric
SunEdison LLC
Sweetgrass Natural Fibers,
Taos Ski Valley
Telluride Ski Resort
The Energy Grid
Webpass, Inc.
Wordgirl
Yudelson Associates
New Green Powered / Green Travel Events
New Hope Natural Media - Natural Products Expo West 2007
Elysium Events - Junk to Funk Recycled Fasion Show Contest
Cool Globes - A Cool Global Get Together
Community Environmental Council - Santa Barbara International Film Festival
Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences - 79th Annual Academy Awards 2007
Warner Music Group - Pre-Grammy Awards Party |
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