In our view: Greener pastures
Gas from cows? Solar power? Local consumers can buy it nowWhen is it a good idea to pay more for the same service provided to your neighbors? We can think of two local examples: natural gas and electricity.
NW Natural, a Portland-based utility, recently expanded its Smart Energy program to its 60,000 Southwest Washington customers. Clark Public Utilities has offered its Green Lights program since 2002. Both programs allow customers to opt in, paying slightly more for their energy and in return funding development of more environmentally friendly energy sources.
Read the full article featuring Bonneville Environmental Foundation located here:
http://www.columbian.com/news/2010/jul/06/greener-pastures//