Power Program

Background:

The PEI Energy Corporation has installed 8 large wind powered generators at North Cape. This "wind farm" is expected to supply almost 2% of PEI's annual electricity usage.

Wind is a renewable energy resource. Using the wind to generate electricity is an example of "green power", because it displaces the burning of fossil fuels, thus reducing emissions of greenhouse gases.

Green power usually costs more to produce than electricity from conventional sources such as oil and coal. One way to provide for this extra cost is for electricity users to pay a premium for green power.

The wind farm at North Cape was made possible because the governments of Canada and PEI have agreed to pay a green power premium for most of the electricity it generates. This electricity is designated as being used in government buildings in PEI.

Green Power Program

A portion (up to 20%) of the output from the wind farm is being made available for Maritime Electric customers. For individuals or businesses who would like to purchase green power, here is how it works.

  • Maritime Electric is already purchasing this electricity from the wind farm at a price that is equal to the cost that Maritime Electric would have incurred to purchase or generate this electricity from conventional sources.
  • When you sign up for the Green Power Program, the green power premium will appear as an additional line on your monthly bill from Maritime Electric.
  • Maritime Electric passes these green power premiums on to the PEI Energy Corporation which owns and operates the wind farm.

Why Purchase Green Power

Participating in the Green Power Program will mean paying more for some of the electricity that you use to support the development of a renewable energy resource right here in PEI. If the electricity available under this program becomes fully subscribed, then additional wind powered generators may be installed at North Cape.

How to Enroll

To enroll in our Green Power Program please complete the attached form and return by dropping the completed form at any of our Maritime Electric Customer Service Offices or

Mail:
Maritime Electric
Green Power Program
180 Kent Street
PO Box 1328
Charlottetown PE C1A 7N2		 Fax:
Maritime Electric
Green Power Program
Customer Service
1-800-670-1012

Any time you want to change the premium to be paid, contact Maritime Electric at 902-629-3799 or 1-800-670-1012. Changes to the premium will be made on the billing period following the billing period during which Maritime Electric was contacted.

Green Power Program Enrollment Form

From your Maritime Electric Billing Statement

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1 x 50 kWh Block @ $1.75/Block = $1.25*
2 x 50 kWh Blocks @ $1.25/Block = $2.50*
3 x 50 kWh Blocks @ $1.25/Block = $3.75*
4 x 50 kWh Blocks @ $1.25/Block = $5.00*
5 x 50 kWh Blocks @ $1.25/Block = $6.25*

6 % G.S.T. will be added to these amounts.

I hereby authorize Maritime Electric to add the premium indicated above to my monthly billing statement.

 

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