Dominion Energy customers in Utah and Idaho can now sign up for CarbonRight, a new and affordable way offered by the utility to significantly reduce customers’ carbon footprint. The program will allow customers to offset carbon emissions from natural gas use in their home or business by supporting projects, including some in Utah, that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The program is voluntary and available to all residential customers, as well as businesses, government buildings and schools. To participate, customers may purchase carbon offsets in $5 blocks on their monthly bill. A typical residential customer can offset their entire carbon footprint, achieving “net zero” carbon emissions from their natural gas usage, by purchasing one $5 block a month, or $60 a year, Dominion said. Dominion said it does not mark up the cost of the carbon offsets and does not earn a profit from the program.
“Our customers are looking for ways to have a positive impact on the environment,” said Steven Ridge, vice president and general manager of Dominion Energy Utah. “We share their passion, and we’re excited to deliver with this exciting new program. Our customers can now have more peace of mind knowing that their energy dollars are being spent to protect the environment.”
The carbon offsets offered through the program come from projects that reduce landfill carbon emissions in Utah and Missouri, as well as a forest management project in Minnesota that captures emissions from the environment. The offsets are independently certified through a rigorous and transparent process to ensure they meet the highest standards, according to Ridge.
Customers can sign up online, through the Dominion Energy Utah mobile app or by calling Dominion at 1-800-323-5517.