EN17(8) Green Power Certificates

Number

	F2004	F2005	F2006	F2007
Certificates Sold	8,651	28,535	44,519	67,084

BC Hydro Green Power Certificates (GPCs) offer one of the ways for organizations to meet their sustainability targets. Each GPC represents the environmental attributes of generating one megawatt-hour of EcoLogo ^TM Certified green power. GPCs are offered to BC Hydro's institutional, commercial and industrial customers. This year, 80 organizations participated in the program and avoided emission of over 24,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. These results, due to customer demand, represent a 50 per cent increase over the previous fiscal year. Companies like CIBC, TransLink, and Wal-Mart have made significant commitments toward GPC purchases. Demand for GPCs is expected to grow next year with more organizations recognizing the benefits that GPCs offer.