The Renewable Energy Markets Association (REMA) is a nonprofit association dedicated to maintaining and growing a strong voluntary market for renewable energy in the United States.
REMA represents organizations that sell, purchase, or promote renewable energy products through voluntary markets. These products include Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), retail green power programs, utility green pricing services, and on-site renewable energy solutions. More about REMA >>
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REMA NEWS
How Renewable Energy Certificates Help Companies Meet Environmental Goals
By Kyle Gibeault, Published in ClimateBiz
June 30, 2010
"Across the United States, more and more businesses and individuals are choosing renewable energy. At the end of 2008, the last year for which data is available, the voluntary renewable energy market represented more than half of total new renewable energy demand in the U.S. This market accounted for roughly 24 billion kilowatt-hours -- enough electricity to power more than two million homes for a year..."
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REMA Launches Voluntary Renewable Energy Coalition (VREC)
New Coalition for Supporters of Renewable Energy Kicks Off with 50 Founding Members
May 26, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC- Today marked the official launch of the Voluntary Renewable Energy Coalition (VREC), a grassroots coalition of organizations that share a common belief in the importance of the voluntary renewable energy market. The 50 Founding Members of VREC include companies, nonprofits, school districts, and municipal agencies across the United States.
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Renewable Energy Markets Association Applauds Recognition of Voluntary Purchases of Renewable Energy in American Power Act
May 12, 2010
WASHINGTON, DC- The Renewable Energy Markets Association (REMA) applauds Senators Kerry and Lieberman for their leadership in addressing climate change through the American Power Act. Domestic production of renewable energy can create jobs, strengthen America's energy independence, safeguard our national security, and restore America's global economic leadership for decades to come, and this legislation demonstrates an honorable effort to address these important issues while also mitigating the harmful effects of climate change.
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