Alexandria City Public Schools

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Alexandria Schools Commit to Clean Energy

Alexandria City Public Schools has shown a commitment to clean energy by purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). RECs prevent the emission of 241,450 pounds of greenhouse gases from entering the atmosphere, the equivalent environmental benefit of planting 91 acres of trees or removing 24 cars from the road for a year. About 10 percent of the electricity used by ACPS will now be generated by wind farms.

Dominion Virginia Power will continue to supply the energy for ACPS. Under Dominion's Energy Choice plan, customers may choose the company that generates their electricity while Dominion Virginia Power continues to provide the delivery (distribution). ACPS has chosen to have 10 percent of its energy supplied by 3 Phases Energy Services, which supports more than 55 different wind farms across the United States.

"We are setting an example for our students and the community by doing the right thing," said Superintendent Rebecca Perry. "We teach the students to be responsible stewards of the environment. It's important for ACPS to do the same."

For more information about Renewable Energy Certificates, visit the 3 Phases Web site.

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