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Green Mountain Energy is a United States company that sells green electricity products via renewable energy credits.

Green Mountain Energy was founded in Vermont in 1997 by Sam Wyly as an offshoot of Green Mountain Power to take advantage of the deregulation of the Texas electricity market.^[1] In September 2000, the company moved its headquarters to Austin, Texas. In January 2002, Green Mountain began serving the Texas market and was the first to offer alternative energy in the state.^[3] In August 2009 Green Mountain Energy expanded to New York City, serving those in the Con Edison service territory.^[4]

In November 2010 Green Mountain Energy was acquired by NRG Energy for $350 million.^[1] At that time Green Mountain Energy operated as a standalone subsidiary of NRG, but now operates as one of NRG’s brands.^[5]

In May 2009 the company launched a “Renewable Rewards” Buy-Back program, which credits customers with renewable generation facilities in their homes for excess energy their facility sends back to the electric grid.^[6]

In April 2011 the company launched a solar leasing program for residential solar panels,^[7] and announced “Pollution Free EV”, a wind electricity product for electric vehicle owners.^[8]

In January 2011 Green Mountain Energy signed a two-year agreement to provide 100% renewable energy to the Empire State Building, the largest commercial green power purchase in New York City at that time.^[9] In February 2012, the company partnered with the National Football League (NFL) to power Super Bowl XLVI with 15 million kWh of renewable energy.^[10] In June 2012, Green Mountain Energy expanded to Pennsylvania, serving those in the PECO and PPL service territories.

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At the Davos forum in recent years, the focus on climate change and stopping biodiversity loss has taken a back seat to issues like cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and geopolitics. Fabrice Coffrini/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images

Dire warnings at Davos, pushed to the periphery

	By David Gelles

All week at the World Economic Forum’s annual gathering in Davos, Switzerland, talk about climate change and renewable power has been relegated to the sidelines.

That changed on Wednesday, when President Trump used his speech at this gathering of the world’s top business leaders and policymakers to attack clean energy.

“There are windmills all over Europe,” he said. “There are windmills all over the place and they are losers.”

That was just one snippet from a speech in which Trump assailed the “green new scam,” promoted fossil fuels and made inaccurate statements about China’s use of coal.

Trump’s assault on renewable energy struck a discordant note at an event that was once a center for the corporate climate movement. But since Trump’s re-election Davos has strained to retain an idealistic, optimistic spirit.

For years, Davos was where chief executives and heads of state came to make high-minded pledges about how they would use their power to transform the world for the better and reduce dangerous planet-warming emissions.

Recently, however, the focus on climate change and stopping biodiversity loss has taken a back seat to issues like cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and geopolitics. Instead, talk about sustainability efforts and climate action is now largely relegated to the scientists and activists.

Jennifer Morris, chief executive of The Nature Conservancy, told me that the dialogue in Davos had some glaring blind spots. “We’re not talking enough about oceans here,” she said, citing one example.

“Water is not woke,” she added.

Corporations are suddenly silent

The explanation for Davos’s pivot is simple. Climate change is no longer center stage in Davos because, in large measure, corporations have gone quiet on the issue.

“The Davos programming is a reflection of what chief executives want to talk about, ultimately,” said Sebastian Buckup, who runs the World Economic Forum’s center for nature and climate.

And what C.E.O.s want to talk about has changed.

Six years ago, Larry Fink, the chief executive of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, used his time in Davos to rally Wall Street to combat climate change, promising to “transform finance.”

In an article I published last week, I explained how Fink sparked a movement that came to encompass most of the major banks, asset managers and asset owners in the world, which pledged to used their trillions of dollars to try and blunt global warming.

But in the face of pushback from Republicans, the fallout from the war in Ukraine and the return of President Trump to the White House, Wall Street has largely abandoned its climate pledges. Many of the alliances designed to make finance more sustainable have fallen apart. Investors have withdrawn tens of billions of dollars each quarter from E.S.G. funds.

Even though Fink is now co-chair of the World Economic Forum and took a strong hand in shaping this year’s program, which features hundreds of panels and speakers scattered across giant convention halls and small meeting rooms, discussion of climate change was largely missing from the most prominent programs — with the exception of Trump’s remarks.

Warnings from scientists

On the rare occasions when there was frank talk about the dangers posed by our rapidly warming world, the warnings were more stark than ever.

Johan Rockström, director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, delivered a presentation on Tuesday in which he showed dozens of ways in which the planet’s natural systems are under severe strain.

“The human pressure on the planet has now reached a crisis point,” he said. “The era where we can continue with economic growth without putting the stability of planet at risk has come to an end.”

Rockström added that “these pressures on the planet are now at risk of causing irreversible, potentially catastrophic tipping points.”

On Wednesday, I moderated a panel about why it was in companies’ own interest to protect nature.

“If you don’t have good land and good soil, you can’t have sustainable supply chains,” Kirsten Schuijt, director general of WWF International told me.

Schuijt said that more corporations were working to address these threats, but not fast enough. “It’s moving way too slow, because we’re losing biodiversity in basically every place we care about,” she said.

Then on Thursday, I hosted a discussion about how much economic activity was tied to the oceans, which are warming rapidly regardless of whether you think talking about it is “woke.”

For much of the conversation, the speakers put forward a rosy vision of continued economic growth that somehow didn’t pollute the planet. Then, during a remarkably candid moment, an executive acknowledged a notion that until recently had been gospel at Davos.

“The biggest adversary to nature might be humans,” said Boudewijn Siemons, chief executive of the Port of Rotterdam, the largest harbor in Europe. “The problem is us.”

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World’s biggest environmental movement to mark 55th anniversary with an unprecedented display of action for our planet

• Earth Action Day will invite everyone to act for our planet this Earth Day (April 22)
• Earth Day ‘Our Power, Our Planet’ calls for a tripling of electricity from renewable energy by 2030
• Artists unite with a free ‘Love Your Mother’ celebration in New York’s Times Square

On 22 April 1970 20 million Americans united to demand change. That collective action birthed the burgeoning environmental movement we have today; it resulted in landmark legislation and a growing awareness that there are no healthy people on an unhealthy planet.

Fast-forward to 2025 and Earth Day mobilises over one billion people annually to protect the planet and its people – and for the movement’s 55th anniversary, we are all being called to take positive action.

This year, individuals, local communities, government and faith leaders, civil society, educators and the media are being invited to unite behind Earth Action Day, an unprecedented day of action to protect the health of our planet and our future on it.

Earth Action Day

Your actions can be large or small – you can make a pledge on social media; attend, plan or register a local event or ask your elected representative to unite behind embracing renewable energy in support of this year’s Earth Day theme: Our Power, Our Planet.

You can even integrate Earth Day lessons into a curriculum wherever you, your children or your communities go to school. One million students have already committed to participating in Earth Day events.

Times Square celebration

Antonique Smith, critically acclaimed Grammy-nominated singer, actress, CEO and co-founder of non-profit climate organization Climate Revival, has been named EARTHDAY.ORG‘s official ambassador for this year’s Earth Action Day initiative.

Antonique will perform at a special Earth Day event, presented by OMMM and in partnership with Good News Corporation in New York’s Times Square. The free event (12.00-15.00), titled ‘Love Your Mother’ and presented by UK sustainability pioneer Jarvis Smith, will unite singers, speakers and artists in a spirit of joy and love that celebrates and honours our Mother Earth and all she provides for us.

Spotlighting Indigenous solutions

Individuals who are serving as stewards of the Earth will be celebrated at the event; a number of winners of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Equator Prize will take to the stage to share their powerful stories and groundbreaking solutions to address the pressing climate and biodiversity crises.

These remarkable Indigenous leaders – from Bolivia, Colombia and Zambia – will offer firsthand insights into their innovative efforts to protect both people and the planet.

The ‘Love Your Mother’ event will also feature compelling film screenings that highlight their impactful work and solutions. Prepare to be inspired and filled with hope for a brighter future for Mother Earth, so together we can take action for the Earth and celebrate all she gives us.

The Sustainable Pause the World for Peace Concert, Exhibition & Celebration continues.

The Earth Day concert, exhibition, and celebration is being held from 46^th to 47^th Street in Times Square and will continue from 14:00-16:00.  We celebrate the 400^th Anniversary of New York City and THE GOOD HAPPENING FOR MOTHER EARTH there and in the world in partnership with Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine, with world-renowned entertainers and speakers taking to the stage. Participants from NYC DOT Car-Free Earth Day (26 April) and NYC DCAS, sustainable corporations and nonprofits will also be in attendance. Peace Messengers Ringo Starr, Dr. Jane Goodall, Leonardo DiCaprio, Stevie Wonder, and Shakira (Virtually) will be part of the broadcast. The Earth Day Exhibition in Times Square will be ongoing throughout the day from 11:30 to 16:00. Valley Bank, the Manhattan Borough President’s Office, OMMM and the American Oriental Foundation are amongst our donors. Various hosts will join Reverend Paul Sladkus, All Faiths and Spiritual, the Founder, Nonprofit GNC, and along with 1000’s the producer of Peace/ Earth Day for 23 years. www.pausetheworldforpeace.org

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Notes to editors

Supporting quotes

‘We are proud to partner on this event in Times Square for Earth Day, especially as we celebrate our 55th Anniversary this year. We invite everyone in New York City to join us this Earth Day. If you can’t be there in person, you can still participate by taking part in Earth Action Day and making a commitment, big or small, to help protect our planet. Everyone is invited to join the Earth Day movement.’

Kathleen Rogers, President of EARTHDAY.ORG

‘It’s such an honour to be part of the Earth Day movement, and to mark a moment in time that celebrates the power of collective action. This sense of oneness aligns perfectly with our philosophy at OMMM.

‘This Earth Day we will explore opportunities to unite and evolve at our Love Your Mother event in Times Square. We’re inviting everyone to join us as we use music and the arts to celebrate our connection – to Mother Earth and to each other – in a joyful atmosphere. Together we can create a new paradigm that’s guided by love and connection – and we must all enjoy the party along the way! We can’t wait to see you there.’

Michelle Narciso, co-founder of OMMM

‘Earth Day is like Mother’s Day; without Mother Nature there would be no life on this Earth and for that we should all be truly grateful. I’m thrilled and honoured to be presenting this year’s prestigious Love Your Mother event – let’s unite and be love this Earth Day.’

Jarvis Smith, Love Your Mother host and OMMMbassador

‘We produce a show that strengthens those who are doing good for Mother Earth and peace. Dr  Jane Goodall is one of those people, and a UN Peace Messenger, as stated in our shows.  If we don’t take care of Mother Earth we will never be able to have peace.’ 

Paul Sladkus, founder of nonprofit Good News Corporation, producer of Earth and Peace Day for 23 years

Available for interview

• Denis Hayes, a founder of EARTHDAY.ORG and organiser of first Earth Day in 1970
• Kathleen Rogers, President of ORG
• Jarvis Smith, Love Your Mother host and OMMMbassador
• Paul Sladkus, founder of nonprofit Good News Corporation, producer of Earth and Peace Day for 23 years

About EARTHDAY.ORG: Founded in 1970 by the organizers of the first Earth Day, EARTHDAY.ORG has grown into the world’s largest environmental movement, mobilizing over one billion people annually to protect the planet and its people. Our mission is to diversify, educate, and activate the environmental community globally. More about the Earth Day concert, exhibition and celebration is at pausetheworldforpeace.org.

Contact: USA: Sarah Davies, davies@earthday.org, +1 240 463 1341

About OMMM

Founded by minority women Michelle Narciso and Maria Alphonse, OMMM produces spiritual and eco events, corporate wellness retreats, immersive multimedia content and 1:1 wellness sessions. The goal is to create spaces for communities to come together in conscious evolution. OMMM takes an intersectional approach to the multiple crises we face. By leading with love and a unique focus on human and planetary wellness, we can elevate consciousness to create a fairer and more equitable world for all living beings.

More can be found at ommmpresents.com

Contact

UK: Jarvis Smith, jarvis@mygreenpod.com, +447813 844 226

USA: Michelle Narciso, michelle@ommmpresents.com

About Good News Corporation – Contact paul.sladkus1@gmail.com 212 647 1212

Good News Corporation, a 501 C 3, nonprofit, was established as a Humanitarian Media Company by veteran TV Executive and Producer Paul Sladkus in 2002.  Paul, a former CBS & PBS/Channel 13 Executive and Producer, having worked on over 150 Network Shows, most Award Winning, All in the Family, Sonny and Cher, Carol Burnet at CBS and the Nature and Brain Series at PBS, learned about the International Day of Peace in 2002 and became the host of the Central Park Concert and TV Producer for many years.  Paul brought the event to Times Square in 2014, created another broadcast for Earth & Water Day, and the rest is history.  www.pausetheworldforpeace.org. Paul’s for-profit Milestone Broadcast Corporation (MBC) est. 1985 as a multicultural marketing and broadcasting organization, helping Citibank, Delta Airlines, IBM, Sprint, US Postal, and Western Union.  In 1998 MBC created, www.youtube.com/goodnewsbroadcast, now with over 7,000 shows and social media.  GNC & MBC are passionate about sharing the Good News of the 8 Billion people in the world, including animals and plants, and to Pause the World for Peace at Noon Worldwide on September 21.

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Throughouthis 49-year career, Ross Beaty has been a leader in the international mining and renewable energy industries, making a significant and lasting impact in BC and around the world. His passion for nature and environmental protection has also been pursued through his work with many environmental non-profit organizations and his environmental foundation. After graduating fromthe University of British Columbia in 1979 in geology and law, Ross began ageological contracting company, Beaty Geological, which he operated from 1980 through 1987. In 1985, Ross established Equinox Resources, a public explorationand gold mining company. In 1994, Ross sold Equinox and founded Pan American Silver.Based in Vancouver, Pan American is now one of the world’s largest silvermining companies with 10 operating mines in the Americas and over 16,000 employees. Between 1994 and 2017 Ross founded 11 other mineral explorationcompanies and a renewal energy company that has become one of Canada’s largest independent power producers. In 2018, Ross began Equinox Gold, which now operates seven goldmines in the Americas, employing 7,000 people.

Beaty is founder and President of Sitka Foundation, one of Canada’s leading environmental foundations and Patron of Beaty Biodiversity Center, University of British Columbia. He is also Director of a number of environmental NGOs, including Panthera, the BC Parks Foundation and the Pacific Salmon Foundation. Former President, World Silver Institute. Fellow: Geological Association ofCanada; Society of Economic Geologists; Canadian Institute of Mining; and RoyalCanadian Geographic Society. He has received many awards and honours forbusiness and philanthropic achievements, including the Canadian Mining Hall ofFame (2018), Order of Canada (2017) and Doctor of Laws honoris causa,University of British Columbia (2018).

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