HALIFAX, Nova Scotia–East Coast Credit Union here has announced a significant new environmental partnership with Bullfrog Power, Canada's leading green energy provider.
East Coast Credit Union said it will use Bullfrog Power's green electricity for all of its 20 branches and 30 ATMs across Nova Scotia, the largest green energy commitment of any credit union in Atlantic Canada.
"We're so excited to welcome East Coast Credit Union to the ‘bullfrogpowered’ community," said Holly Bond, VP, regional sales, Bullfrog Power, in a statement. "By supporting green electricity with Bullfrog Power, East Coast Credit Union is taking important action on climate change and is demonstrating that businesses in Nova Scotia can be leaders in the transition to a low carbon economy."
By “bullfrogpowering” its branches and ATMs ECCU will use 100% clean, pollution-free electricity that will be put onto the grid to match the amount of conventional power those branches and ATMs use. Across Canada, Bullfrog Power's green electricity comes from a blend of wind and low-impact hydro power sourced from new Canadian renewable energy facilities, according to the company.
"By supporting green energy with Bullfrog Power, we're reducing our environmental footprint and supporting the development of new community-based renewable energy projects across Canada," said Ken Shea, CEO, East Coast Credit Union, in a statement. "In particular, we're proud to support local renewable energy projects in Nova Scotia, such as the newly constructed Ellershouse Wind Farm."
ECCU has $677-million in assets and 41,000 members.