EUGENE label means clean power. (The Beat).Europeans can now be assured that the "green" electricity they choose to buy really is more sustainably produced. Environmental and consumer organizations have joined with researchers to form the European Green Electricity Network (EUGENE), an independent group that accredits national labeling programs and certifies electricity suppliers. To carry the EUGENE label, all electricity sold by a supplier must come from solar, wind, geothermal ge·o·ther·mal also ge·o·ther·mic adj. Of or relating to the internal heat of the earth. ge , or carbon-neutral biomass sources, approved hydropower hy·dro·pow·er n. Hydroelectric power. facilities, or (in certain instances) natural gas-based cogeneration cogeneration In power systems, use of steam for both power generation and heating. High-temperature, high-pressure steam from a boiler and superheater first passes through a turbine to produce power. . To support the building of alternative energy infrastructure, EUGENE also stipulates that a certain percentage of each certified See certification. supplier's power must come from new plants. |
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