Why you can trust GreenPower
What’s the difference between GreenPower and other ‘green’ electricity?
What proof do I get that my home/workplace is receiving GreenPower?
What’s the difference between GreenPower and other ‘green’ electricity?
Generally non-accredited products source their renewable energy from old sources that were established decades ago, such as large hydro-electric projects. Purchasing products from old renewable energy sources does not contribute directly to new investments in renewable energy.
In some cases the same electricity being offered to customers as ‘green’ (but not GreenPower accredited) is being counted towards electricity retailers’ mandatory requirements. The federal government already requires that energy companies buy a small percentage (2-3 percent) of electricity from renewable energy sources. Accredited GreenPower purchases involve additional mandatory requirements on electricity retailers to purchase renewable energy, which increases overall demand for renewable energy.
The same strict guidelines and other independent audit processes may not exist for non-accredited renewable energy products so it cannot be guaranteed that purchase of these products will contribute to further investment in clean renewable energy in the future.
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What proof do I get that my home/workplace is receiving GreenPower?
When you choose a government accredited GreenPower product, your energy supplier agrees that the equivalent amount of energy you nominate is produced from renewable sources.
GreenPower retailers’ sales and purchases are independently audited annually to ensure the electricity they agree to buy on your behalf is actually purchased and is fed into the electricity grid.
GreenPower is your guarantee that you are getting what you pay for.
The GreenPower tick logo is your guarantee that your contributions are helping facilitate the installation of new sustainable energy projects in Australia.
More information on Audits and Reports
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