Jan 17, 2008

Sundance Square Now Powered By Green Mountain Energy

by Kevin Buchanan

Sundance Square Becomes Largest Real Estate Green Power Purchaser in Texas

Big news for Fort Worth - Sundance Square is now powered by Green Mountain Energy.

In 2008, Sundance Square will purchase an estimated 6.3 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power from Green Mountain Energy Company for its commercial, residential, entertainment, and retail development that encompasses 35 city blocks.

Sundance Square’s green power purchase exceeds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) Green Power Partnership purchase requirements. According to EPA, Sundance Square is the largest green power purchaser in Texas among EPA’s real estate partners and the second largest nationally in the real estate industry.

Have to say, that’s pretty awesome right there. For the unfamiliar, Green Mountain’s energy is generated by wind power farms and solar facilities. Kudos to Sundance Square for switching to a green energy provider - a pretty interesting step forward for the city.

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  1. Bernie

    This is awesome news. I hope some other big players follow suit!

    Jan 17th, 2008

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  2. Robin

    Watch the bill carefully, document and record everything!!

    Several years ago a Green Mt rep called me and convinced me to switch from the energy company I had been using for 20 years and never had a problem with over to them because of the “green” benefits at a lower rate. They said they had accessed my total usage for the past 12 months from the other company and averaged it out equally so I Could have the same payment each month - no more high summer bills. Sounded great so I switched and all was fine for a couple years. After getting frustrated with my bill arriving at inconsistent times each month, I switched to another. Then Green Mt sent me a goodbye bill for over $3,000!!! Saying I used more than my allotment.
    After going round and round over several months, a rep finally admitted the reason it happened was because Green Mt never came out to read my meter until after I switched, and apologized that it was negligence on their part because they were a new company and didn’t have all the kinks worked out. I thought that was the end of it until several years later I received a call from a collection agency. I know what “green” means to them!!

    Feb 28th, 2008

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  3. Layla

    It’s good to hear the big guys are starting to get into the “Green” industry.

    Mar 7th, 2008

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