15 Years of Reforesting and Recognizing Our Demand Response Customers

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NRG Energy recognizes and rewards first-time demand response customers with tree planting program

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• NRG Energy has been planting 10 trees on behalf of first-time demand response customers since 2008 through their GreenRoots program. Over 32,000 trees have been planted to date. Trees help reduce carbon dioxide emissions and contribute to a greener environment.

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 11, 2023 / NRG Energy

Originally published on NRG Energy Insights

By NRG Editorial Voices

For first-time demand response (DR) customers, the commitment to reduce energy usage during periods of peak demand is new, but still impactful. Their participation in the DR program helps to destress and modernize the power grid and contributes to reducing emissions.

We started the NRG GreenRoots program 15 years ago to show our appreciation for our customers' energy efficiency and sustainability efforts.

A greener way to say thank you

Since 2008, we've recognized first-time DR customers by planting 10 trees on their behalf through NRG GreenRoots. We partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to donate trees in areas that need them, and more than 32,000 trees have been planted to date.

Much like our DR customers, trees make an environmental impact. In one year, a mature tree can absorb more than 48 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Additionally, trees help sustain ecosystems, improve air and water quality, reduce the planet's overall temperature, and much more.

Shaping a future of sustainability

Environmental conservation is essential to powering a brighter, sustainable future. With goals to reduce emissions 50% by 2025, from a 2014 base year, and reach net-zero by 2050, we're committed to decreasing our carbon footprint and helping our customers do the same.

Thank you to our first-time DR customers for participating in the program and your initiative to positively impact the community and the environment.

Want to learn more about DR? When customers participate in a DR program, they agree to reduce their energy usage during periods of peak demand. In return, customers get paid for consuming energy responsibly and efficiently.

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FAQ

What is the NRG GreenRoots program?

The NRG GreenRoots program is a tree planting initiative that rewards first-time demand response customers by planting 10 trees on their behalf.

How many trees have been planted through the NRG GreenRoots program?

Over 32,000 trees have been planted through the NRG GreenRoots program.

What are the benefits of planting trees?

Trees help absorb carbon dioxide, sustain ecosystems, improve air and water quality, and reduce overall temperature.

What are NRG Energy's sustainability goals?

NRG Energy aims to reduce emissions by 50% by 2025 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

What is demand response?

Demand response is when customers agree to reduce their energy usage during peak demand periods and get paid for consuming energy responsibly and efficiently.