The Nonprofit Energy Alliance is not a formal or contractual group, but an alliance of like-minded nonprofits who have joined together to use their collective purchasing power to not only secure competitive electricity supply at lower cost, but to protect the environment and build a greener economy. The Nonprofit Energy Alliance is a collaboration between the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery and Nonprofit Roundtable of Greater Washington. More information is available at http://nonprofitenergyalliance.org.

1. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
PURCHASING COMPETITIVE AND
CLEAN ELECTRICITY
Overview & Schedule for participation
NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE V
MARCH – APRIL 2012
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery, the Nonprofit Roundtable, and
the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

2. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
Overview –
Nonprofit Montgomery, Arts & Humanities
Council of Montgomery County, formed the
NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE, an initiative
to negotiate as a group for cheaper and
greener electricity.
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery, the Nonprofit
Roundtable, and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

3. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
The “Greening” of Nonprofits
– Enhances the “triple bottom line” by
• generating “cash” savings that can be dedicated
towards mission while
• protecting the environment and
• enhancing community well being
– Bolsters the case of sound social and fiscal
management to funders
– Improves employee and volunteer moral,
productivity and dedication
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery, the Nonprofit
Roundtable, and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

4. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE (NPEA) is not a formal or contractual
group, but an alliance of like-minded nonprofits who have joined together
to use their collective purchasing power to not only secure competitive
electricity supply at lower cost, but to protect the environment and build a
greener economy by supporting clean sources of energy that are essential
to protecting our environment and building a new economy.
Launched in May 2010, NPEA is now comprised of 50 leading-edge
nonprofits that will collectively save an estimated $366,000 compared to
standard energy service, while supporting clean sources of energy that are
essential to protecting our environment and building a new economy. The
impact is equivalent to taking 1700 cars off the roads or powering 700
homes over a one-year period.
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery, the
Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

5. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
This is the fifth initiative of the Nonprofit
Energy Alliance. To obtain the best price,
Nonprofit Energy Alliance V will seek a 1 or 2-
year quote for 50% or 100% renewable energy
from Clean Currents, chosen by a selection
committee of nonprofits who evaluated three
local providers.
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery,
the Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

6. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
All nonprofit organizations and congregations
who want to purchase alternative energy as a
group will complete the Clean Currents Release
Form and provide it, along with a copy of your
organization’s most recent electric bill(s) and your
organization’s 501(c)3 letter by 12:00 noon
Tuesday, April 3, 2012.
The formal arrangement will remain between
each individual organization and Clean Currents .
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit
Montgomery, the Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental
Protection

7. A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery,
the Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

8. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
Organizations or congregations that express
interest after 12:00pm NOON on Tuesday,
April 3, 2012 will NOT be able to participate in
NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE V.
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery, the
Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

9. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
• Clean Currents will provide quotes to all
potential participating organizations during
the week of April 9, 2012
• On Wednesday April 18, A decision-maker in
your organization must be prepared to sign a
contract.
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit
Montgomery, the Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental
Protection

10. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
CHECKLIST – IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER
Tuesday, April 3, 2012 at 12:00 pm (noon)
 Fax or email Release form to Clean Currents
Week of April 9
 Clean Currents will provide quotes to all potential participating organizations
 Set aside time to review and sign it
Wednesday, April 18
 If you opt in, your organization's authorized decision maker must sign the agreement
and it must be at the vendor's by COB
 If you opt out, please let us know as early in the day as possible.
April 30, 2012
 Results of NPEA V announced
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery,
the Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

11. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
IF, AT ANY POINT, YOUR ORGANIZATION DECIDES NOT TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE LET
US KNOW ASAP.
CONTACT:
tle@nonprofitroundtable.org
Thuy Le
202-973-2511
hgleicher@nonprofitmontgomery.org
Hope Burness Gleicher
301-219-5775 (c)
suzan.jenkins@creativemoco.com
Suzan Jenkins
301-565-3805 x 23
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery,
the Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

12. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
Be Energy Conscious
• Turn-out lights when not needed
• Set thermostats back in winter, forward in
summer
• Turn-off or eliminate excess office equipment
• Talk to employees about comfort and
alternatives to expensive space heaters
• Purchase Clean Energy
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery, the
Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

13. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
• Questions?
• Next Steps?
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery, the
Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

14. NEXT STEPS
• Celebrate Earth Day
with us for a Earth
Day Webinar!
• Learn about greening
and cost saving
opportunities
• Learn how to create a
simple green policy
• Get your questions
answered by experts
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery,
the Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection

15. NONPROFIT ENERGY ALLIANCE
Thank You!
A collaboration between The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, Nonprofit Montgomery,
the Nonprofit Roundtable and the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection