1. NON-PROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
PURCHASING COMPETITIVE AND
CLEAN ELECTRICITY
Overview & Schedule for participation
NON-PROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE VIII
OCTOBER – NOVEMBER 2013
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Non-Profit Montgomery, the Non-Profit Roundtable,
and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

2. NON-PROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
Overview –
Non-Profit Montgomery and the Arts &
Humanities Council of Montgomery County,
formed the NON-PROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE,
an initiative to negotiate as a group for
cheaper and greener electricity.
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Non-Profit Montgomery, the Non-Profit
Roundtable, and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

3. NON-PROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
The “Greening” of Non-Profits
– Enhances the “triple bottom line” by
• generating “cash” savings that can be dedicated
towards mission while
• protecting the environment and
• enhancing community well being
– Bolsters the case of sound social and fiscal
management to funders
– Improves employee and volunteer moral,
productivity and dedication
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Non-Profit Montgomery, the Non-Profit
Roundtable, and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

4. NON-PROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
NON-PROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE (NPEA) is not a formal or contractual
group, but an alliance of like-minded non-profits who have joined together
to use their collective purchasing power to not only secure competitive
electricity supply at lower cost, but to protect the environment and build a
greener economy by supporting clean sources of energy that are essential
to protecting our environment and building a new economy.
Launched in May 2010, the Non-Profit Energy Alliance is now comprised of
66 leading-edge non-profits that will collectively save an estimated
$542,769 compared to standard energy service, while supporting clean
sources of energy that are essential to protecting our environment and
building a new economy. The wind power purchased through this alliance
offsets about 44.74 million pounds of CO2, which is equivalent to
removing 4,197 cars off the roads for one year.
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Non-Profit Montgomery, the
Non-Profit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

5. NON-PROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
This is the eighth initiative of the Non-Profit
Energy Alliance. To obtain the best price,
Non-Profit Energy Alliance VIII will seek a 1 or
2-year quote for 50% or 100% renewable
energy from Clean Currents, chosen by a
selection committee of non-profits who
evaluated three local providers.
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Non-Profit Montgomery,
the Non-Profit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

6. NON-PROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
All non-profit organizations and congregations
who want to purchase alternative energy as a
group will complete the Power Quote Request
Form and provide it, along with a copy of your
organization’s most recent electric bill(s) and your
organization’s 501(c)3 letter by 12:00 noon
Friday, October 11, 2013.
The formal arrangement will remain between
each individual organization and Clean Currents.
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Non-Profit
Montgomery, the Non-Profit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental
Protection

7. A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Non-Profit Montgomery,
the Non-Profit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

8. NON-PROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
Organizations or congregations that express
interest after 12:00pm NOON on Friday,
October 11, 2013 will NOT be able to
participate in NON-PROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
VIII.
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Non-Profit Montgomery, the NonProfit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

9. NON-PROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
• October 22, 2013 - Clean Currents will provide
quotes to all potential participating organizations
• October 22-25, 2013 - organizations should Set
aside time to review Clean Currents’ proposal
• On Friday, October 25th - signed agreements due
back to Clean Currents; a decision-maker in your
organization must be prepared to sign a contract
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Non-Profit
Montgomery, the Non-Profit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental
Protection

10. NON-PROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
Thank You!
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Non-Profit Montgomery,
the Non-Profit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

11. NON-PROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
CHECKLIST – IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Friday, October 11, 2013
 Fax or email the Power Quote Request Form, a copy of most recent energy bill and 501c3 to
Clean Currents
October 22 – October 25 2013
 Clean Currents will provide written quotes to all potential participating organizations
 Set aside time to review Clean Currents’ proposal
Friday, October 25, 2013
 If you opt in, your organization's authorized decision maker must sign the agreement and it
must be at the vendor's by COB
 If you opt out, please let us know as early in the day as possible.
TBD
 Results of NPEA VIII announced
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Non-Profit Montgomery,
the Non-Profit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

12. NON-PROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
IF, AT ANY POINT, YOUR ORGANIZATION DECIDES NOT TO
PARTICIPATE, PLEASE LET US KNOW ASAP.
CONTACT:
hgleicher@Non-Profitmontgomery.org
Hope Burness Gleicher
301-219-5775 (c)
suzan.jenkins@creativemoco.com
Suzan Jenkins
301-565-3805 x 23
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Non-Profit Montgomery,
the Non-Profit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

13. NON-PROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
Be Energy Conscious
• Turn-out lights when not needed
• Set thermostats back in winter, forward in
summer
• Turn-off or eliminate excess office equipment
• Talk to employees about comfort and
alternatives to expensive space heaters
• Purchase Clean Energy
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Non-Profit Montgomery, the
Non-Profit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

14. NON-PROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
• Questions?
• Next Steps?
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Non-Profit Montgomery, the
Non-Profit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

15. NEXT STEPS
• Save money by going
green and joining the
Non-Profit Energy
Alliance
• Create a simple green
policy for your
organization
• Learn about other cost
saving and energy
efficient programs for
Non-Profits at
https://cienergyefficien
cy.pepco.com/NonProfits.aspx
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Non-Profit Montgomery,
the Non-Profit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection