EcoChamber Launches JustGreen™ Carbon Offset Program

“EcoChamber members can go green and carbon neutral”
Jun 11, 2013 11:25 AM ET

TORONTO, Ontario, June 11, 2013 /3BL Media/ -  JustGreen, a Just Energy Group Inc. (NYSE/TSX: JE) brand is pleased to announce a partnership with EcoChamber the global green business chamber of commerce dedicated to the support and success of eco-friendly businesses.

EcoChamber will offer their members the opportunity to join JustGreen Lifestyle and JustGreen Business Advantage programs. JustGreen provides households and businesses with unique and affordable solutions to reduce their pollution output/carbon emissions through the purchase of carbon offsets at www.justgreenlifestyle.com/ecochamber

JustGreen by Just Energy has invested $70 Million on behalf of customers on green projects. These investments have allowed JustGreen members to offset over 1.7 billion pounds of carbon emissions to date and growing—that’s like taking 155,000 cars off the road for an entire year!

JustGreen is committed to investing in green projects that make a difference across North America and include a vast portfolio of renewable energy generation and carbon emission reduction projects that meet the highest industry standards.

“EcoChamber is dedicated to supporting existing green businesses while offering all companies solutions to become more environmentally proactive. By supporting renewable energy initiatives through innovative partnerships with JustGreen, we help build a healthier planet, grow jobs and improve our economy,” said Tia Diaz-Balart, EcoChamber Founder.

“JustGreen is proud to launch this program with EcoChamber and help raise awareness of our overall carbon footprint and help individuals and businesses do their part to help stop global warming,” said Gerardo Manalac, Executive Vice President for JustGreen. “We congratulate EcoChamber’s leadership for recognizing the importance of investing in renewable energy and carbon offsets.”

 

About EcoChamber.com

Established in 2008, the EcoChamber is a global green chamber of commerce whose mission is to support the success of green companies. By promoting commerce and consumer loyalty to green products and services, the EcoChamber’s global green business network and marketing tools serve over 5000 organizations in 18 countries and 48 states. The Eco Chamber also works to aid everyday businesses in adopting sustainable practices with the goal of creating a larger cumulative environmental benefit. www.ecochamber.com

 

About JustGreen™

JustGreen, www.justgreencommunity.com, is Just Energy Group’s green energy initiative that can help us all work towards a cleaner plant by pursuing renewable and sustainable energy solutions that support green projects across North America. The Company's JustGreen Lifestyle products provide consumers and businesses with the ability to help them reduce the environmental impact of their everyday energy use through carbon offsets and renewable energy credits.

 

About Just Energy Group Inc.

Established in 1997, Just Energy (TSX: JE) (NYSE:JE) is primarily a competitive retailer of natural gas and electricity. With offices located across the United States, Canada and now the United Kingdom, Just Energy serves close to 2 million residential and commercial customers through a wide range of energy programs and home comfort services, including fixed-price or price-protected energy program contracts, the rental of water heaters, furnaces and air conditioners and the installation of solar panels. Just Energy is the parent to Amigo Energy, Commerce Energy, Hudson Energy, Hudson Energy Solar, National Home Services, Momentis, Tara Energy and Terra Grain Fuels. Visit www.justgreencommunity.com to learn more. Also, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

 

 

Media Contacts:

 

EcoChamber

Tia Diaz-Balart

tia@ecochamber.com

 

Just Energy

Al Shulman

Vice President, Marketing

Tel: 905.670.4440 x74469

ashulman@justenergy.com