Township Furthers Its Environmental Goals

A contract with Constellation Energy will provide 100 percent renewable energy to Lower Providence Township facilities, streetlights and traffic signals in 2020 using Constellation’s NewMix© Wind Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). The RECs are Green-e Energy Certified and sourced from generating facilities located in the continental US. They will be used for the generation portion of the Township’s electricity.

The use of renewable energy furthers the Township’s commitment to environmental goals outlined in a resolution the Board of Supervisors approved in May supporting the increased use of clean, renewable energy and sustainability. In addition to the renewable energy contract, a hybrid vehicle will join the Police Department fleet in 2020 and all lighting in the Township Building has been replaced with LED fixtures greatly reducing daily energy consumption.

The Constellation contract represents a savings of approximately 21 percent – roughly $1,900 – for the year for streetlight and traffic light electric generation. Another 18 percent – about $4,300 - in savings will be gained for electric generation to Township facilities. The one-year contract is through the Pennsylvania Municipal League’s Municipal Utility Alliance which selected Constellation Energy through a request for proposal process.