What is EnviroWatts?

South Central Power consumers who choose to support environmental and energy goals may choose to participate in EnviroWatts. Residential and business members alike can purchase 100-kilowatt hour blocks of renewable energy certificates for a $2 monthly charge on their electric bill.

Each $2 block of EnviroWatts supports the purchase of power from Ohio renewable energy sources. It currently supports two anaerobic biodigesters, the first of their kind in Ohio. Using methane from animal waste, the 3,900-cow Bridgewater Dairy in Williams County and the 600,000-laying hen Wenning Poultry farm in Mercer County can produce up to a combined 3 megawatts of green power for Buckeye Power. It is the power supplier for Ohio’s electric cooperatives.

The voluntary EnviroWatts commitment appears as a separate line item on the monthly electric bill. Consumers select the number of blocks to purchase. To keep costs to a minimum, South Central Power encourages a one-year commitment. However, additional fees are not charged for a shorter commitment.