Product |
MPO MaineMade |
Supplier name |
Maine PowerOptions |
Address/location |
3 University Drive, P. O. Box 2268 Augusta, ME 04338 |
Short history |
A program of the Maine Health and Higher Education Facilities Financing
Authority and the Maine Municipal Bond Bank, MPO was created to provide
educational support and lower energy prices to Maine non-profits. Participation
is open to all governmental units and non-profits in Maine. |
Philosophy |
MPO aims to increase the buying power of Maine non-profits through
education and lower energy prices. Hospitals, campuses, municipalities
and other non-profits of all sizes may participate. The one-time membership
fee is waived for entities that spend less than $25,000/ year on electricity. |
Form/features |
MPO MaineMade is a renewable supply product. |
Sources |
50% from small hydro and 50% from biomass facilities. |
Locations |
100% located in Maine. |
New |
This product comes 100% from existing facilities. |
Availability |
Available to non-profit CMP & BHE medium and larger accounts. Small
accounts may be included for customers over 100kw peak. Similar products
are available for MPO members in northern Maine and would be custom priced. |
Product certifications |
None. |
Emissions rates |
The emission rates for this product varies by the amount of biomass
in the customer’s mix, and is disclosed on the Disclosure label.
Please contact MPO for specifics. |
Other benefits |
This MaineMade product benefits Maine renewable energy producers as
well as Maine’s environment. |
Price per block |
Not applicable. |
Price per kWh |
0.68 c/kWh above the market price of the underlying commodity electricity
at the time of the customer's contract. |
Billing options |
Billing via existing monthly bill. |
Notable contract terms |
Contracts specify a fixed price per kWh, and may be available for 12-48
months duration. Products can also be custom-blended to match customers'
green requirements and financial parameters. |
"MaineMade is the best because..." |
This green product helps Maine non-profits pursue their environmental
objectives at reasonable prices, while supporting
the Maine economy and the environment.
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