RBC expands support of clean, green power
Three additional RBC Royal Bank branches now bullfrogpowered™
TORONTO, February 1, 2007 — Bullfrog Power™,
Ontario's first 100 per cent green electricity retailer, today
announced that three additional RBC Royal Bank branches are
now bullfrogpowered. This green power purchase is in addition
to the nine RBC Royal Bank locations already bullfrogpowered
in the GTA. The new expanded contract further secures RBC's
position among the top tiers of commercial green power purchasers
nationwide.
By choosing Bullfrog Power for several key Ontario locations,
RBC, a recognized global leader in sustainable business practices,
advances its ongoing commitment to reduce its environmental
impact by supporting renewable energy sources. RBC was among
the first financial institutions in Canada to purchase green
power and is active in financing companies in the alternative
energy sector in Canada and internationally.
Bullfrog Power is the first and only 100 per cent green electricity
retailer in Ontario. Bullfrog Power sources power exclusively
from wind and low-impact hydro generators that meet or exceed
the federal government's Environmental ChoiceM Program EcoLogoM
standard for renewable electricity. Bullfrog Power provides
businesses, non-profits, and consumers with a new way to support
renewable power.
The three newly bullfrogpowered RBC Royal Bank branches are:
- Innes & Lanthier Branch, Orleans (Ottawa region) -
Opening Spring 2007
- Oak Ridges Branch, Richmond Hill
- Gordon & Kortright Branch, Guelph
With the expanded agreement, the total amount of green, carbon-free
power produced by Bullfrog's generation partners on behalf
of RBC will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 1,000
tonnes annually.
"The decision to extend our commitment to Bullfrog Power
reflects our ongoing efforts to reduce emissions across our
operations," said Chitwant Kohli, Vice-President, Corporate
Real Estate, RBC. "We're pleased to support the generation
of clean power."
About Bullfrog Power
Bullfrog Power™ is a 100 per cent green electricity retailer
in Ontario that sources electricity exclusively from wind
and low-impact water power producers who meet or exceed the
federal government's EcoLogoM standard for renewable energy.
Bullfrogpowered™ customers' electricity dollars support
clean, renewable electricity from producers who are displacing
polluting and CO2-emitting electricity on the Ontario grid.
Bullfrog Power has pledged 10 per cent of company profits
to organizations that promote sustainability. Visit Bullfrog
Power on the web at www.bullfrogpower.com.
For further information:
Jo Coombe, Vice President, Marketing, Bullfrog Power,
Tel: (416) 360-3464 x204, Mobile: (416) 433-8666,
Email: jo.coombe@bullfrogpower.com;
Rob McEwan, Account Manager, Veritas Communications,
Tel: (416) 482-2248, Mobile: (416) 318-1936,
Email: mcewan@veritascanada.com
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