June 16, 2000

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Green Pricing Accreditation

Building Quality and Accountability in
Utility Renewable Electricity Programs

Green Power Options and Opportunities in the Midwest

Michael Vickerman
RENEW Wisconsin

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Goals of Accreditation Program

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Who Are the Players?

	Center for Resource Solutions
	Local Partner (RENEW Wisconsin)
	Local Stakeholders: Utility Representatives, Advocates, and State Agency Staff

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Regional Certification Activity

Region	Local Partner	Status
Colorado	LawFund	Starting
Southeast	TVARC	Approved Criteria
Northwest	RNP	Negotiating
Wisconsin	RENEW	Approved Criteria

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Steps to Accreditation

	Form Stakeholder Group
	Develop Criteria (Working From CRS Template)
	Submit Criteria for Approval by CRS Governing Board

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WI Stakeholder Group Roster

Alliant Energy Dairyland Power MG&E MREA NSPW PSCW	RENEW WI WI Energy Bureau WI Electric Power WI Env. Decade WI Pub. Service WPPI

NOTE: 99% of Wisconsin?s electric customers covered

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Critical Components in Criteria

	Resource Content
	Product Pricing
	Marketing Costs/Performance Targets
	Disclosure
	Market Power Remedies
	Regulatory Approval

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