Media contacts:
Chris Gleason, Community & Media Services manager, (253) 502-8222
Tara Hazarian, Port of Tacoma Public Affairs manager, (253) 428-8674

The Port of Tacoma has added another item to its eco-friendly portfolio: Support of renewable energy. The Port recently made a $700 monthly commitment to the EverGreen Options program, making it one of Tacoma Power’s largest purchasers of green power.

The EverGreen Options program supports the development of new wind generation projects in Washington and Oregon.

“The Port of Tacoma sets a good example by stepping up and committing to green power,” said Tacoma Power Superintendent Gary Armfield. “One of our biggest challenges in coming years will be meeting goals for increasing renewable energy resources. The Port’s participation in this program is a positive step toward those goals.”

“We don’t just work here; we live here, too” said Port of Tacoma Executive Director Tim Farrell. “Investing in cleaner energy makes sense. The Port’s environmental leadership has brought cleaner fuels to port docks and now cleaner power to our cranes.”

Residential and business customers can sign up for the EverGreen Options program by calling Tacoma Power at (253) 502-8377 or visiting www.tacomapower.com/greenpower.