Applied Materials’ purchase is part of the company’s comprehensive environmental responsibility programs and a response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Fortune 500 Green Power Challenge, and reflects the company’s dedication to enhancing economic and social conditions around the world.  Applied Materials’ clean energy commitment is equivalent to 2.6 times the annual output of one large-scale wind turbine and prevents the release of more than 3,736 tons of carbon dioxide, a key greenhouse gas, annually.  The environmental benefit of a purchase this size is equivalent to planting 1,107 acres of forest or removing 782 cars from the road for a year.

“Applied Materials is honored to be the largest corporate partner in the Santa Clara Green Power program,” says Norm Armour, Corporate Vice President of Corporate Asset Services for Applied Materials.  “We are committed to demonstrating practical environmental leadership in industry and the conservation of natural resources.  Silicon Valley Power’s renewable energy program provides a logical opportunity for us to make a difference.”

By increasing participation in Santa Clara Green Power, Applied Materials now leads the growing circle of other large businesses in Santa Clara that support renewable energy, including Agilent Technologies, Cisco, Yahoo!, Westfield Valley Fair and Santa Clara University. In addition, more than 120 small businesses and 2,800 households are participating.

“We are very pleased with the growing participation of large businesses in the Santa Clara Green Power program,” says Joyce Kinnear, Public Benefit Program Manager for SVP.  “Corporate leadership in green power programs helps to support development of California’s clean energy resources.”

On behalf of Applied Materials, SVP will purchase renewable energy credits from newly constructed wind farms and solar photovoltaic projects located within California.  A portion of Applied Materials’ Santa Clara Green Powerratewill support new solar facilities in the City of Santa Clara, such as the Haman Elementary School project, helping to bring new installations into the community. 

About Silicon Valley Power
Silicon Valley Power is the trademark adopted for use by the century-old Electric Department of the City of Santa Clara, California.  SVP provides power to more than 50,000 customers, including Applied Materials, Intel, National Semiconductor and Yahoo!, at rates 25 to 45 percent below neighboring communities.  SVP also offers customers a 100 percent renewable energy option through its Santa Clara Green Power program and is an active participant in the wholesale energy markets in the Western United States.  Visit www.siliconvalleypower.com for more information.

Santa Clara Green Power
Santa Clara Green Power is a voluntary renewable energy program offered by Silicon Valley Power to all of its residential, commercial and industrial customers as a way to support energy generated from 100 percent clean wind and solar power resources at a low additional cost of 1.5 cents per kilowatt-hour. Santa Clara utility customers can enroll in Santa Clara Green Power by signing up through the secure website at www.siliconvalleypower.com; sending an email that includes the customer's name, address, account and phone number to green@siliconvalleypower.com; or by calling (408) 244-SAVE (7283).

Applied Materials, Inc.
Applied Materials, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMAT) is the global leader in Nanomanufacturing Technology™ solutions with a broad portfolio of innovative equipment, service and software products for the fabrication of semiconductor chips, flat panels, solar photovoltaic cells, flexible electronics and energy efficient glass. At Applied Materials, we apply Nanomanufacturing Technology to improve the way people live. Learn more at www.appliedmaterials.com.

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