REC stands for renewable energy certificate. RECs are the global standard for tracking how much renewable electricity is put on the grid, and one REC represents the environmental and social benefits of one megawatt-hour of renewable electricity. By purchasing RECs,…
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Do you monitor my electricity usage? Why is my premium the same every month when my utility bills fluctuate?
We ask that you provide us with one complete year of your energy usage representing your latest footprint. You are billed based on the prorated monthly usage. At the end of a one year term, we can review and update your usage.
Are you a utility? Can I buy my actual energy from you as well as the green energy?
Bullfrog Power is not a utility, and our customers get their physical power from their utility as usual. Customers receive a separate bill from Bullfrog that reflects the cost of putting green energy onto the grid on their behalf.
Are you a utility? Can I buy my actual energy from you as well as the green energy?
Bullfrog Power is not a utility, and our customers get their physical power from their utility as usual. Customers receive a separate bill from Bullfrog that reflects the cost of putting green energy onto the grid on their behalf.
Where do my premiums go?
Your green energy premium goes towards three categories: paying renewable energy producers, investing in community-based green energy projects, and running Bullfrog’s operations. We use part of your fee to purchase renewable energy certificates (RECs) from the highest quality wind, solar,…
West Cape Wind Farm
The West Cape Wind Farm is Prince Edward Island’s largest wind farm. Situated near O’Leary, the farm has a total of 55 turbines with a capacity of 99 MW–and is capable of powering approximately 25,000 homes annually!
Bear Mountain Wind Project
Completed in 2009, the Bear Mountain Wind Park is the first fully operational wind project in B.C. Today it delivers enough electricity to power most of B.C.’s South Peace region. The site is also used for cattle grazing, hiking, snowmobiling, cross country skiing and other recreational activities.
Burdett and Yellow Lake Solar Facility
This facility is made up of two solar farms with a combined capacity of 39 MW. Located southwest of Medicine Hat, the Burdett and Yellow Lake Solar Facility is Canada’s eighth largest solar project.
Queen’s Solar Education Centre
The Queen’s Solar Education Centre (QSEC) is an ongoing initiative by the Queen’s University Solar Design team to build a home designed to function completely off-grid. Bullfrog Power is the Green Energy Title Sponsor of the project.
Do I need any special equipment or wiring?
You do not need any special equipment, wiring or piping to switch to Bullfrog Power’s green electricity and/or green natural gas, nor are service calls to your location necessary to get you started. You continue to draw electricity from the…