Howland - VisionQuest
Howland - VisionQuest
Howland - VisionQuest
Monterrey, Mexico
April 2, 2004
Background
Builds, owns and operates wind power plants Independent division of TransAlta, Canadas largest unregulated independent power provider Major Activities Exploration wind prospecting Development Production & Operation Product Marketing Major Products Green Energy Green Energy Tags
Customer Choice
Government Policy
TRC Benefits
Recognition of value related to Green Energy versus conventional sources Allows maximum value from the electricity production Opportunity to sell directly to customers without retail/electric bill access Ability to bundle TRC with other electricity products for the customer
TRC Challenges
What sources qualify as green energy? Calculation & Quantification of environmental attributes that are transferred with the TRC Increased accounting and internal processes Doesnt contract full kwh production therefore is not recognized by credit issuers for financing
TRC Opportunity for Stimulating the Green Power Market in North America
One more option to achieve revenue needed for green power development Maximum flexibility for market development
Theresa Howland
tel. 403.532.4262 fax. 403.284.6415
[email protected]