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Toshiba Classic "Red" Goes Green With FirmGreen®
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NEWPORT BEACH, CA, March 5, 2009 — FirmGreen Energy, Inc. (FGE®) of Newport Beach, California is on the green at the Toshiba Classic, providing clean energy and fuels to the tournament as part of Toshiba's commitment to a more sustainable event. The PGA Champions Tour tournament, which takes place annually in Newport Beach, is Orange County's only official PGA Tour-sanctioned event.
For the tournament, FirmGreen has partnered with Akeena Solar to provide solar power to help offset electricity needs by producing close to 75kW of solar power. This power will be used to power the electronic leaderboards and other equipment used throughout the tournament grounds.
In addition, FirmGreen will assist the tournament with biodiesel fuels for onsite generators reducing emissions approximately 5% at the event. These programs will assist the Toshiba Classic in its constant efforts to help the environment and become even more socially responsible, a constant goal of Toshiba America, Inc.
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FirmGreen events partnerships provide lasting community benefits by:
- Reducing waste and event-related greenhouse gas emissions
- Supporting regional renewable energy projects through Green Ticket purchases
- Educating the public to inspire lasting change on an individual level
- Protecting the great outdoors for years to come!
FirmGreen uses its patented technology to produce green energy and alternative
fuels for communities from local renewable sources such as landfills.
The company also assists corporations, events and individuals to reduce
their carbon footprint on a cost effective basis. For more information
about greening your event, visit
www.whatsmycarbonfootprint.com or contact FirmGreen at: 1(949)270-2937.