City to Hand Over Largest 'Green Electricity' Certificate Purchase Statement

The City of Cape Town will hand over a Green Electricity Certificate purchase statement in a special ceremony during the Wind Power Africa 2010 Conference.

The conference is taking place at the Cape Town International Convention Centre from 12-14 May 2010.

This follows the implementation of a programme whereby the City gives consumers the opportunity to purchase 'green electricity' generated at the Darling Wind Farm on the West Coast. This renewable energy is an environmentally friendly alternative to conventional electricity which is produced from expendable fossil fuels and is a major source of pollution.

Mayoral Committee Member for Utility Services, Alderman Clive Justus, will present Hermann Oelsner of the African Wind Energy Association with the statement which confirms that 9900 kWh of Green Electricity Certificates have been purchased. This is the largest purchase of the City's Green Electricity Certificates to date and will ensure that the electricity used during the conference is 'green'.

Date: Wednesday 12 May

Time: 17:45

Venue: Strelitzia Conservatory, Ground Floor, Cape Town International Convention Centre

All media are welcome to attend.

Issued by:
Communication Department
City of Cape Town