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Callaway Gardens’ Commitment to the Environment and Renewable Energy
Cason J. Callaway who believed in “connecting man and nature” while having a better understanding of the living world founded Callaway Gardens. This relaxing, eco-friendly Pine Mountain, Georgia, getaway is committed to the greening of our planet by providing environmental education and demonstrating land stewardship for the benefit of future generations. We are proud to have made a substantial investment in that future by supporting the generation of wind power in the United States by purchasing wind power credits. We are off-setting 100% of Callaway Gardens' consumption of electricity! Why Choose Green Power?
Our existing dependency on fossil fuels, alone, is compromising human health and the health of the environment. Electricity powered by fossil fuels, such as coal and gas, produces air pollution containing carbon dioxide, sulfur dioxide, mercury, and particulates. Fortunately, with the renewable technologies (such as solar power and wind power, among others) now available we can make the changes necessary to reduce our fossil fuel dependency so our future generations will have a quality, healthy existence. View diagram. Wind Power
Wind power-generated electricity is renewable, sustainable, and produces little to no environmental pollution. Wind is an abundant and clean source of energy that has no emissions directly related to electricity production; and it doesn’t require fuel for continued operation. It is one the fastest growing and most practical renewable energies available. By supporting the generation of wind power in the U.S., we are: - Protecting Natural Resources
- Reducing our Environmental Impact
- Improving Health and Safety
Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) help create more clean power online. A REC is created every time a renewable energy facility adds one megawatt of electricity to the national electricity grid. To help decrease the impact of fossil fuel pollution, many states plus the District of Columbia now promote renewable energy development with Renewable Energy Credits. You can buy RECs for an individual or a household equal to your electricity usage. By purchasing RECs, it is guaranteed that the amount of your consumed electricity is then replaced on the national electricity grid by clean power, reducing our dependence on fossil fuels and making the energy mix cleaner. World Resources Institute, the Union of Concerned Scientists, and the Natural Resources Defense Council are some examples of other organizations supporting the use of RECs. The Center for Resource Solutions is a nonprofit organization that administers the Green-e Program. Green-e provides independent certification and auditing of renewable energy products, services, and related marketing claims. A Green-e renewable energy certification identifies renewable energy providers that meet the high standards of environmental and marketing reliability as established by Green-e. Join Callaway Garden’s Commitment to the Greening of Our Planet
Learn more about how you can purchase Renewable Energy Credits and conserve our natural resources at: www.renewablechoice.com The existence of our Earth and future generations depend on your commitment today.
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