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Green Power Program History

History

The GCEA Green Power Program began in 1999. Until May 1, 2017, members subscribed to blocks of 100 kWh each. On May 1, 2017, an option was added allowing members to purchase RECs by the kilowatt-hour (kWh) to match their consumption.

Rate history

Rate per 100-kilowatt-hour block

  • 1999-2006 - $2.50
  • 2007 - $1.25
  • 2008- 2010 - $0.50
  • 2010-2017 - $0.25
  • 2017-present - $0.12 or $0.0012/kWh

20 Years Ago article from the Crested Butte News 12/13/2019 edition

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37250 West Highway 50
PO Box 180
Gunnison, CO 81230-0180
Phone: 970-641-3520
Fax: 970-641-5302

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  • Home
  • About GCEA
    • About Us
    • Contact GCEA
    • Publications
    • Bylaws & Articles of Incorporation
    • Meet our Staff
    • Careers
    • Board of Directors
    • Board Meetings, Agendas & Minutes
    • Annual Meeting Report & Elections
  • Account Services
    • Payment & Billing Options
    • Operation Round-Up®
    • Capital Credits
    • Start / Stop Service
      • Start Service
      • Transfer Service
      • Stop Existing Service
    • Rates
  • Energy Efficiency
    • Rebates
      • Appliance Rebates
      • Commercial LED Lighting
      • EV Charging Rebates
    • Energy Evaluations
    • Peak Demand Information
    • Heaters
  • Electric Vehicles
    • Electric Vehicles
    • EV Test Drive Program
    • EV Charging Stations
    • EV News
    • EV Rebates
    • Charge at Home Program
  • Renewable Energy
    • Green the Grid
      • Green Power Program History
    • Net Metering
    • Doyleville Wind Turbine
    • Taylor Hydro Project
    • Community Solar Garden
    • Rooftop Solar
  • Community
    • Energy Assistance
    • Scholarship Program
    • Student Opportunities
    • Lineworker School
  • Outages & Safety
    • Outage Center
    • Call Before You Dig
    • Electrical Safety Demonstration
    • Electrical Inspections
    • Wildfire Mitigation
    • Wiring Guidelines
  • Trending News