NPEA VII Saves Local NGO’s ‘Green’ with Green Energy
We are pleased to announce the results of NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE VII, the seventh cohort of this endeavor. CEDC/RELIGIOUS OF SACRED HEART and Sandy Spring Museum join 23 returning NPEA participants to purchase a total of 4.74 million kWh in wind power; equivalent to offsetting 7,376,667 pounds of carbon dioxide or to taking 697 passenger vehicles off the road for an entire year.
Learn more about NPEA VII
To become a participant in NPEA VII, e-mail Suzan Jenkins or Hope Gleicher directly.
Deadline for Non-Profit Energy Alliance VII Announced
Looking for a way to save money and go green? APPLY TO JOIN Non-Profit Energy Alliance! CLICK HERE
- Wednesday, April 10, 2013: Deadline for NPEA VII Applications – CLICK HERE
- Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 12:00 PM: 30 Minute Informational Webinar
email hgleicher@nonprofitroundtable.org or call 301-219-577 to register - Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 12:00 PM: 30 Minute Informational Webinar
email hgleicher@nonprofitroundtable.org or call 301-219-577 to register - Week of April 15-19: Clean Currents will present proposals to NPEA VII applicants on Wednesday, April 17, 2013.
- April 22, 2013 (Earth Day): Signed agreements due back to Clean Currents
Non-Profit Energy Alliance recognized for outstanding contribution to Maryland’s clean energy economy
On September 18, 2012, the Non-Profit Energy Alliance was presented with the Partnership Award from the Maryland Clean Energy Center during the Maryland Clean Energy Summit 2012. Pictured are Thuy Le, Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington; Suzan Jenkins, Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County; Chuck Bean, Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington; Hope Gleicher, Nonprofit Montgomery; and Eric Coffman, Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection.
We’d also like to congratulate Eric on receiving this year’s Bright Light Award!
Non-Profit Energy Alliance on Montgomery Week in Review
Want to learn more about why and how the Non-Profit Energy Alliance was founded? Hear from Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County CEO Suzan Jenkins during an interview on Montgomery Week in Review in the video below!
Announcing the results of NPEA V!
We had 31 participants in this round, making NPEA V the biggest round yet! Collectively, these 31 participants saved approximately $145,000 over a one year period compared to Standard Offer Service Rates.The aggregated total Wind Power purchased is about 11.7 million KWh, which is equivalent to offsetting 17,894,392 pounds of Carbon Dioxide or to taking 1,592 passenger vehicles off the road for an entire year! Click here to view the list of participants, or download the press release here.
Wondering what everyday steps your organization can take to go green? Visit our Resources page to view the Strategies for Saving Money by Greening Your Non-Profit, prepared by Montgomery County’s Department of Economic Development!
Non-Profit Energy Alliance is one of Washingtonian’s 2012 Green Giants!
We are honored to have been chosen as a recipient of Washingtonian Magazine’s 2012 Green Awards! Pick up the May 2012 issue of Washingtonian or click here to view the feature.
Montgomery County Council and Council President Berliner Honor the Non-Profit Energy Alliance for Environmental Leadership
On December 13, 2011, the Non-Profit Energy Alliance was recognized by Montgomery County Council and Council President Berliner for environmental leadership. Pictured are Ron Rodriguez, Clean Currents; Hope Gleicher, Nonprofit Montgomery; Anthony Carter, Nonprofit Roundtable; Montgomery County Council President Roger Berliner; Suzan Jenkins, Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County; and Scott Birdsong, GUIDE, Inc.
About the Non-Profit Energy Alliance
Since its inception in May 2010, the Non-Profit Energy Alliance is now comprised of 64 leading-edge nonprofits that will collectively save an estimated $536,000 compared to standard energy service, while supporting clean sources of energy that are essential to protecting our environment and building a new economy. The wind power purchased through this alliance offsets about 40 million pounds of CO2, which is equivalent to removing 3,500 cars off the roads. Participating nonprofits used their collective purchasing power to save on a fixed expense, freeing up resources for essential services while also implementing environmentally sustainable business practices. View a list of participating non-profits here.
The Non-Profit Energy Alliance is a collaboration between the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery and the Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington.
