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RSSNewsreleasesSanta Clara Marriott Commites to Half-Turbine Renewable Power Purchase From Silicon Valley Power SANTA CLARA, Calif. – March 11, 2008 – Silicon Valley Power (SVP), the City of Santa Clara's municipal electric utility, has added another large member to Santa Clara Green Power, its 100 percent renewable energy program. Santa Clara Marriott will purchase one half of the output of one large-scale wind turbine, or 1,608 megawatt-hours (MWh) annually. The Santa Clara Marriott is the first hotel to become a green power champion. "Santa Clara Marriott is always seeking innovative ways of reducing our environmental impact," says Chuck Pacioni, General Manager for Santa Clara Marriott. "The Santa Clara Green Power program provides an opportunity to do this for our facility through the purchase of clean energy." This purchase qualifies Santa Clara Marriott’s facility as a member of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Partnership. In addition, the commitment will prevent the emission of more than 641 tons of carbon dioxide annually, equivalent to planting 534 acres of trees or removing 139 cars from the road per year. The Santa Clara Marriott joins the growing list of more than 130 businesses and over 4,000 households participating in Santa Clara Green Power. "Santa Clara Green Power makes it easy for businesses within Silicon Valley Power's service territory, such as the Marriott, to support clean energy derived from wind and solar resources," says Larry Owens, Division Manager of Marketing and Customer Services for SVP. "Santa Clara Marriott’s participation in our green power program demonstrates its commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and makes the Santa Clara Marriott an environmental leader in the community." SVP will purchase renewable energy credits on behalf of the Santa Clara Marriott from newly constructed wind farms and solar photovoltaic projects located within California. A portion of the hotel's Santa Clara Green Power rate will support new solar facilities in the City of Santa Clara, such as the Haman Elementary School project and the Valley Village Retirement Community’s project. About Silicon Valley PowerSilicon 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. About Santa Clara Green PowerSanta 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). About the Santa Clara MarriottThe Santa Clara Marriott is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, minutes from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and only 45 minutes from San Francisco. Featuring state-of-the-art meeting facilities, beautifully appointed guest rooms and award winning restaurant Parcel 104, the Santa Clara Marriott is ideal for work or play. Whether you are visiting Silicon Valley on business or traveling to Northern California for leisure, this Santa Clara hotel is sure to meet all of your needs. Visit www.marriott.com/sjcga for more information. Agency Contact
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