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Abstract
More and more consumers are aware of the environmental impacts of power generation and use, while at the same time the liberalization of energy markets is advancing throughout Europe. As a result, consumers can now for the first time use their purchasing power as a political tool by opting for 'green electricity', meaning electricity produced from renewable sources. In May 2000, the city of Darmstadt made itself a pioneer in Germany by signing a power purchase contract stipulating that one third of the electricity requirement of city properties is to be met by green electricity.
Keywords: Effects of the Liberalisation of Energy Markets on Local Authorities; Green electricity
This case study was prepared by Energie-Cités in cooperation with the city of Darmstadt and the HEAG NaturPUR AG electricity supply company and with the financial support of European Commission Energy and Transport DG within the scope of the ALTENER Programme.
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ALTENER II Programme 1998-2002
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: Renewable Energy Sources & Systems
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