KMPUD’s 100% Renewable Electricity
This voluntary program makes it easy for our customers to have 100% renewable electricity and/or offset 100% of the greenhouse gasses emitted from propane use at your Kirkwood home. This is achieved through the purchase of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) for electricity use and the purchase of Carbon Offsets to offset greenhouse gas emissions created from propane use. RECs will be purchased through Shell Energy and come from a variety of renewable energy suppliers servicing the California grid. Carbon Offsets will be purchased from Bonneville Environmental Foundation and will support the McCloud River Improved Forest Management Project, located 20 miles southeast of Mt. Shasta. Through conservation-based management of commercial timberlands, this project creates a return on investment through sustainable forest management that increases the total carbon stores and timber stocking on the site over time. Other benefits such as protection of water quality and sensitive species habitat are achieved while timber is extracted, supporting the local economy. This project is approximately 9,000 acres and comprises the largest working conservation easement west of the Rockies. It ensures that 15 square miles of forest and 8 miles of the famous McCloud River will be forested and productive in perpetuity. To learn more about the McCloud River Improved Forest Management Project and the third party sustainability certification company providing independent accreditation for the project, SCS Global Services, click here.
What are Renewable Energy Credits (RECs)?
The District’s Board of Directors is committed to the environment and currently provides 100% renewable electricity at Kirkwood. This is achieved through the purchase of Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) for electricity use. RECs are purchased through Shell Energy and come from a variety of renewable energy suppliers servicing the California grid.