The Port of Bellingham is now receiving 100% renewable energy for its operations as part of Puget Sound Energy’s (PSE) Green Direct program and will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 86% annually.
Under the Green Direct program, Puget Sound Energy uses long-term service agreements from local governments and major commercial customers to give incentives for the development of local wind and solar projects.
The Port’s renewable electricity charge consists of an initial fixed rate which increases two percent annually over the term.
The Port is one of 18 new customers joining the Green Direct program which now has a total of 41 customers receiving renewable power generated from local resources.
The Port joins Whatcom County, the City of Bellingham and Western Washington University as local public sector energy users enrolled in the Green Direct Program.
Environmental stewardship and strategic cost management are extremely important to the Port of Bellingham and the citizens of Whatcom County. The Green Direct Program provides a cost-effective solution for the Port to purchase 100 percent renewable energy and significantly reduce carbon emissions. This program is well aligned with the Port’s commitment to environmental and economic sustainability
said Port Executive Director Rob Fix.
