Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Although wind power is affordable, it still costs slightly more than electricity produced by fossil fuels. However, when you think about the hidden costs of global warming, you can see that wind and other forms of green energy are a real bargain!

If you recycle or buy environmentally friendly products, you may want to consider participating in this program, as a way to expand your involvement in environmental-related activities. Much as your support for recycling has actually spurred growth in commercial use of recycled materials, your purchase of green energy will ensure development of more green energy options.

We received requests from customers for renewable energy. In response, this program was developed to enable customers to support, purchase, and participate in adding renewable energy to the Forest Grove energy mix. 

Though the wind power you buy does not go directly to your home or business, it will reduce the amount of fossil fuels that must be burned to make electricity. By purchasing Pure Power, you are specifying your preferred choice of energy production.

No. Your power will continue uninterrupted.

Wind power is currently generated by large wind turbines located in Eastern Oregon and Washington.

Renewable resources or green energy is electricity produced in an environmentally friendly manner. Sources of green energy include the sun, wind, biogas, geothermal and hydro (water). Unlike fossil fuels, green energy is not processed, harmful or depletable. Forest Grove Light and Power offers green power generated by wind turbines located in eastern Oregon and Washington.

The program offers customers the opportunity to support the addition of renewable energy like clean wind generated electricity to the Forest Grove energy resource mix

Electricity generated by wind power will be fed into the overall power supply and transmitted to your home the same way that we deliver your power now. You will not need any additional equipment, nor notice any difference in the electricity you use in your home.

Although wind power is very affordable, it still costs slightly more than electricity produced by fossil fuels. Forest Grove Light and Power customers have the opportunity to purchase green power in monthly blocks of 200 kilowatt hours. Each 200 KWH block costs $4 per month, which will be added to your electric bill. Each customer may purchase as many $4 blocks as they want. (For reference, the average household uses around 1100 KWH per month.)