Businesses, government agencies and other organizations account for a growing share of Blue Sky customers.  Hundreds of businesses we serve are purchasing renewable energy.

Purchasing renewable energy is one of the easiest things a business can do to help the environment. There are many reasons why businesses consider participating in our Blue Sky program. It can:

• help you visibly demonstrate your commitment to the environment and the community
• increase environmental awareness – helps increase demand for renewable energy by inspiring others.
• minimize the impact your business operations has on the environment – for every kilowatt-hour (kwh) of wind energy purchased, you can offset two pounds of carbon dioxide emissions*
  

• enhance your public image and visibility in the community – consumers value a business making smart choices for the environment.
• improve employee relations by signaling a concern for environmental and social values

Utah Power Blue Sky Partnership Program
Your organization can receive public recognition for your commitment to renewable energy. When you sign up for Blue Sky, Utah Power will provide you with window decals and more to help you demonstrate your company's support for a sustainable future.

Partnership levels

Examples:

1. Business A has an average monthly usage of 250,000 kwh and wants to be a Blue Sky Champion partner. Ten percent of load is 25,000 kwh, or 250 blocks, to reach that category.
2. Business B has an average monthly usage of 500,000 kwh and wants to be a Blue Sky Visionary partner. Thirty percent of load is 150,000 kwh, or 1,500 blocks. However, the company only needs to buy 750 blocks, the maximum required to join as a Visionary partner.
3. Business C has an average monthly usage of 15,000 kwh and aims to be a Blue Sky Visionary partner. Thirty percent of load is 4,500 kwh, or 45 blocks. However, the company needs to purchase 50 blocks, since that amount is greater.
4. Business D has an average monthly usage of 15,000 kwh and wants to be a Blue Sky Supporter. They need to purchase 7 blocks per month.

*business can purchase more if they wish

Demonstrating your company's support for a sustainable future
Here are benefits you can receive by participating in our partnership program:

Purchasing Blue Sky can also help businesses meet the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program renewable power requirements. LEED is a self-assessing system designed for rating the enrvironmental performance of new and existing commercial buildings.

Businesses can also qualify for the Environmental Protection Agency's  Green Power Partnership program.

To learn more about how your company can benefit from Blue Sky, please call us at 1-800-842-8458. Large business customers, please contact your local account manager.

*These figures use an average of PacifiCorp's system generation resources, and are current as of July 31, 2003. This average may change as PacifiCorp acquires of changes system generation resources. PacifiCorp is the parent company of Utah Power.