DTE Energy and The Ark announce 'Green Energy' partnership
October 25 2007 - 12:00PM
PR Newswire (US)
DETROIT, Oct. 25 /PRNewswire/ -- DTE Energy and The Ark, one of the
premier folk, roots and acoustic music venues in the North America,
have formed a unique partnership to promote renewable energy in
Michigan. November will be Green Energy month at The Ark. During
November, all electricity used at the concert venue will be offset
by renewable power provided under DTE Energy's GreenCurrents
renewable energy program. Additionally, anyone who enrolls in
GreenCurrents at The Ark in November will receive a free music CD,
or a ticket to an upcoming Ark performance GreenCurrents is a
voluntary program that enables DTE Energy's electric customers to
"green up" their power with renewable energy created from
sustainable sources like the wind and biomass. For as little as
$2.50 extra a month, GreenCurrents customers can help improve the
environment and support the development of new renewable energy
projects in Michigan. "We think The Ark is a great venue, and an
ideal place for us to promote the GreenCurrents program," said
Larry Kaufman, energy efficiency specialist for DTE Energy. "Every
person who signs up for GreenCurrents will cause clean, renewable
energy to be generated on their behalf - and will help shape the
future of sustainable energy here in Michigan." Located in Ann
Arbor, The Ark is a non-profit organization that hosts more than
300 live performances a year, including 28 shows that are scheduled
for November. Marianne James, Managing Director at The Ark,
believes the partnership with DTE Energy will be beneficial for
both organizations. "We know that many people who come to The Ark
are committed to the environment and interested in renewable
energy," James said. "This partnership will give our audiences the
opportunity to learn more about the GreenCurrents program, and how
they can reduce their own carbon footprint." Green Energy month at
The Ark will kick off Oct. 30 with a free concert featuring Detroit
band Zebula Avenue. Anyone enrolling in GreenCurrents that night -
or at any Ark show in November - will receive a CD from that
evening's performer; the new Mountain Heart CD, Road That Never
Ends, recorded live at The Ark; or a ticket to an upcoming Ark
performance (up to a $20 value). More information about Green
Energy month at The Ark is available at http://www.theark.org/, or
by calling (734) 761-1800. Additional information on DTE Energy's
GreenCurrents program is available at
http://www.greencurrents.com/, or by calling (866) 207-6955.
DATASOURCE: DTE Energy CONTACT: Len Singer of DTE Energy,
+1-313-235-8809, or Barb Chaffer Authier of The Ark,
+1-734-761-1800 Ext. 26 Web site: http://www.dteenergy.com/
http://www.theark.org/ http://www.greencurrents.com/
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