1. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
PURCHASING COMPETITIVE AND
CLEAN ELECTRICITY
Overview & Schedule for participation
NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE VII
MARCH –APRIL 2013
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery, the Nonprofit Roundtable, and
the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

2. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
Overview –
Nonprofit Montgomery, Arts & Humanities
Council of Montgomery County, formed the
NONPROFIT 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, Nonprofit Montgomery, the Nonprofit
Roundtable, and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

3. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
The “Greening” of Nonprofits
– 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, Nonprofit Montgomery, the Nonprofit
Roundtable, and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

4. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE (NPEA) is not a formal or contractual
group, but an alliance of like-minded nonprofits 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
64 leading-edge nonprofits that will collectively save an estimated
$536,000 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 40 million pounds of CO2, which is equivalent to removing
3,500 cars off the roads.
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery, the
Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

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

6. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
All nonprofit organizations and congregations
who want to purchase alternative energy as a
group will complete the Clean Currents Release
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
Wednesday, April 10, 2013.
The formal arrangement will remain between
each individual organization and Clean Currents .
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit
Montgomery, the Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental
Protection

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

8. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
Organizations or congregations that express
interest after 12:00pm NOON on Wednesday,
April 10, 2013 will NOT be able to participate
in NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE VII.
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery, the
Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

9. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
• April 15-19, 2013 Clean Currents will provide quotes
to all potential participating organizations
• April 15-19, 2013 - organizations should Set aside
time to review Clean Currents’ proposal
• On Monday, April 22, 2013 (Earth Day) 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, Nonprofit
Montgomery, the Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental
Protection

10. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
CHECKLIST – IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Wednesday April 10, 2013
 Fax or email release form, a copy of most recent energy bill and 501c3 to Clean Currents
Week of April 15-19, 2013
 Clean Currents will provide written quotes to all potential participating organizations
 Set aside time to review Clean Currents’ proposal
Monday, April 22, 2013 (Earth Day)
 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.
Monday April 29, 2013
 Results of NPEA VII announced
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery,
the Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

11. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
IF, AT ANY POINT, YOUR ORGANIZATION DECIDES NOT TO
PARTICIPATE, PLEASE LET US KNOW ASAP.
CONTACT:
hgleicher@nonprofitmontgomery.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, Nonprofit Montgomery,
the Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

12. NONPROFIT 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, Nonprofit Montgomery, the
Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

13. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
• Questions?
• Next Steps?
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery, the
Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

14. NEXT STEPS
• Celebrate Earth Day by
Going Green and joining
the Nonprofit Energy
Alliance
• Create a simple green
policy for your
organization
• Learn about other cost
saving and energy
efficient programs for
nonprofits at
https://cienergyefficien
cy.pepco.com/NonProfit
s.aspx
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery,
the Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

15. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
Thank You!
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery,
the Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection