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Title:
Clean Energy—Power Profiler
Author:
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Date Published:
5/11/2015
Description:
In the United States, electricity is generated in many different ways, with a wide variation in environmental impact. Electricity generation from the combustion of fossil fuels contributes toward unhealthy air quality, acid rain, and global climate change. Many electricity customers can choose their provider of electricity or can purchase green power from their utility. In fact, you might now have the option of choosing cleaner, more environmentally friendly sources of energy. Power Profiler will: Determine your power grid region based on your ZIP code and electric utility; Compare the fuel mix and air emissions rates of the electricity in your region to the national average; Determine the air emissions impacts of electricity use in your home or business. Power Profiler is very easy to use and takes about 5 minutes. To start, all you need is your ZIP code.
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http://oaspub.epa.gov/powpro/ept_pack.charts

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