Delaware, Chester, Bucks, Montgomery Counties To Use Renewable Energy
SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA — Montgomery Bucks, Chester, and Delaware counties have found a contractor to provide them with renewable energy that will power their respective operations, officials said Friday.The Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeast Pennsylvania — which comprised the four counties — announced that it is awarding a five-year contract to WGL Energy to coordinate the purchase of retail electricity that will power the four counties’ operations.The Sustainable Energy Partnership of Southeast Pennsylvania (SEPSPA) was established in 2020 to explore pathways to purchase renewable energy operations for its four member counties, officials said.Through this partnership, the counties work together with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission to develop renewable energy strategies, access low and stable energy prices, and use resources more efficiently.WGL Energy, a licensed retail supplier and energy risk manager with a long history of serving Pennsylvania, won the contract that grants SEPSPA the option to renew the contract after the first five years."SEPSPA set out to explore pathways to power county operations that reflect our collective passion in supporting the environment and lower electricity costs," Jamila Winder, Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners, said. "WGL Energy’s proposal to manage our portfolio aligned with our interest in increasing access to low and stable energy prices, future renewables, and efficient use of resources."During the bid process, energy strategist Enel X advised SEPSPA on procurement practices to find an electricity supplier with the flexibility and experience to best meet its broader energy goals of low-cost electricity, long-term price stability, increased transparency, and the integration of renewable energy."WGL Energy is honored to have been selected by SEPSPA, and we look forward to supporting the group’s energy goals and objectives," Mike McGinn, Vice President of Sales for WGL Energy, said. "We applaud SEPSPA for empowering counties to make cost-effective and sustainable choices in energy purchasing through its dedication and leadership."Collaborating with WGL Energy, SEPSPA has implemented a contract structure allowing for the wholesale purchase of competitively bid fixed-rate blocks of energy in the generation supply market, supplemented by energy sourced from hourly markets. This approach provides flexibility and cost-effectiveness, enabling access to low, transparent, and stable electricity prices, according to officials."Partnering with our neighboring counties to create the SEPSPA was the important first step in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and lowering electricity costs for our collective county operations," Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Josh Maxwell said. "This second step, awarding WGL Energy, moves us forward in buying flexible, lower cost, sustainable electricity. This is what being intentional about developing renewable energy strategies looks like, and it is a win-win for the entire region."“This partnership is the result of years of collaboration between the collar counties in southeast Pennsylvania, finding a smart way to be responsible environmental stewards while bringing down energy costs to taxpayers," Bucks County Commissioner Vice Chair Bob Harvie said. "For Bucks County, this agreement represents our administration’s commitment to long-term and ongoing sustainability efforts, and we are proud to be part of it.""We are excited to announce that we have selected a provider for our purchase of electricity," Delaware County Council Member Elaine Paul Schaefer said. "This will allow our counties to work together to create a more sustainable future for residents across our entire region and generations to come.""The Sustainable Energy Partnership has taken an important step towards achieving its mission; DVRPC applauds the counties' commitment to action to realize their renewable energy targets," DVRPC Executive Director Ariella Maron said. "This program exemplifies the power of regional partnerships, proving we can tackle large challenges, and lower costs, when we work together."The article Delaware, Chester, Bucks, Montgomery Counties To Use Renewable Energy appeared first on West Chester, PA Patch.
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