... amidst adverse market conditions and increasing costs. During 2006, EIA data show declines in the number of green power customers in Washington, D.C. and Virginia but gains in Texas, Maryland, ... other hand, residential customers may be not be aware that RECs are available or may not understand them. For commercial and institutional customers that operate facilities in multiple locations ... Recently, the agency recognized 16 communities, including those of Bellingham and Beaverton, as well as Santa Clara, CA, Palo Alto, CA, and Bend, OR. Emerging Markets for Energy Savings Certificates...