Posted April 28, 201213 yr Cincinnati drops Duke, moves to 100% renewable energy credits Submitted by Kate Melges April 27, 2012 at 14:04pm Greenpeace is welcoming the announcement by City Manager, Milton Dohoney Jr. today that Cincinnati is dumping Duke Energy’s dirty coal power for First Energy Solutions (FES), who will provide power for the city with 100% renewable energy credits. “Today’s news out of Mr. Dohoney’s office is encouraging for all citizens of Cincinnati who voted for aggregation and 100 % renewable energy,” said Greenpeace Cincinnati Organizer, Kate Melges. “The citizens of Cincinnati gave the city a clear mandate to supply 100% renewable energy. The Council responded with resounding approval of the people’s demands, unanimously passing a motion asking bidders to include a 100% Renewable Energy Credit option. “Unfortunately, FES is predominantly relying on co-generation to provide its renewable energy credits. Greenpeace wants to see FES deploying true renewable energy like wind and solar power throughout Cincinnati. Read more Very nice. And cost-saving, to boot! Wonder if this will play into Duke's decisions about cooperating with the city re: the streetcar.
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