GREEN ENERGY:

Chelsea Piers is purchasing 100% of its energy from renewable resources.

Effective October 1, 2008, Chelsea Piers will purchase green power equal to 100% of its annual electricity usage from a renewable energy source – wind! This purchase will offset 13,344 metric tons of electricity-related greenhouse gas emissions (CO2), an amount equal to taking 2,856 cars off the road or planting 12,292 acres of trees.

Chelsea Piers is purchasing 100% green power in the form of Green-E certified Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) equal to its annual projected electricity usage. Purchasing RECs directly affects how much renewable energy is produced in the energy grid. The more RECs sold, the more renewable energy produced.

Chelsea Piers is now a Green Power Leadership Club member of the EPA’s Green Power Partnership. Leadership Club requirements include the purchase of at least 20% green power (electricity generated from eligible renewable resources) over a one year period.