Submitted by Seneca Energy & Seneca Nation’s Climate Task Force
The Seneca Nation believes that an investment in renewable energy is an investment in the overall health of the Seneca Nation people. The Seneca Nation is proud of the renewable energy initiatives that we have pursued and we are excited to announce that we have achieved a big milestone. To date, we have generated 20,000,000 kilowatt hours of electricity!
This production has provided the Seneca Nation with electricity credits totaling over two million dollars and Seneca Energy has paid out ~$520,000 directly to residents through its renewable energy credit program.
The financial health of these projects is important, but one of the primary drivers for these “Green” initiatives was the benefits that would be provided to Mother Earth. The kilowatt hours generated thus far have reduced Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions significantly over the past three and a half years.
GHG emissions equivalent to 3,082 passenger vehicles driven in one year have been avoided. These projects have reduced CO2 emissions by an equivalent of 2,575 homes electricity use over the span of a year or over 1.5MM gallons of gasoline consumed.
In short, these renewable energy projects have helped to protect Mother Earth from harmful GHG emissions and they serve as a symbol of the Seneca Nation’s dedication to a better tomorrow for the future seven generations.
Nya:wëh,
Seneca Energy / Seneca Nation’s Climate Task Force
