Below, we shall answer the most common questions
The most obvious questions are “why me?” and “why Buy A Wat?t”. The simple answer is that YOU can make a difference to the world and offset the cost with Buy A Watt. For a long time you have been led to believe that you alone cannot make a significant change to the environment. Opening your eyes to Buy A Watt will show that you CAN make a difference today.
Who and what is BUY A WATT?
Buy A Watt is a Carbon Offset programme with a difference in that you get financially reimbursed for benefiting the environment. Buy A Watt is a part of the Oak International Finance Group which has been providing financial solutions for both local authority and corporate clients for 19 years.
What makes BUY A WATT different from other Carbon Offset schemes?
We help to create a sustainable source of energy for our planet and you receive your money back.
How does BUY A WATT generate its income?
Buy A Watt specialises in the construction of Photovoltaic Solar Power plants. The electricity generated is sold to the utility companies to generate income over a long term period guaranteed by the countries government.
Where are the Solar Plants being built?
The Solar Power plants are being built in southern Europe, which is rapidly becoming a hot-bed for such schemes due to the favourable climate in the region.
How much can I invest?
The minimum investment is €1000 for corporate clients, with no maximum limit and you can contribute as many times as you like. Should you wish to contribute a smaller personal amount for your family members and friends please visit Carbon Cutter
What protection do I get?
The income generated by Buy A Watt is guaranteed under a contract with the utility company, at a rate stipulated by government legislation. The government also underwrites any such venture in Solar Energy projects.
What is the reduction in Carbon Emissions?
Each €1000 of investment will reduce Carbon Emissions by 40 tonnes (Metric Ton).
What are the other benefits to the environment?
In addition to reducing Carbon emissions, there will also be reductions in emissions of other greenhouse gases such as Sulphur Dioxide.
How else can I help BUY A WATT benefit the environment?
You have the option of not taking your payment and allowing Buy A Watt to re-invest this money in more Solar Energy, thereby further reducing the amount of Carbon Emissions.
How do We reduce Carbon emissions?
Our projects are designed to run for a minimum of 20 years. Therefore in total, over the duration of the project, each 100 Kw plant will save well in excess of 25,000 tonnes of emissions.
News & Events
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Medium-duty trucks, a mainstay for American fleets, produce more than 80 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually. Environmental Defense Fund and PHH Arval are now offering fleet managers a framework for reducing emissions from the vehicles.
eBay Sells 'Green' Used Goods with Rainforest RewardMarch 9th, 2010
eBay made a big push Monday to get consumers to commit to using products over new ones with the launch of a new green shopping website. The company will reward the first 250,000 people who make the reuse pledge with a donation toward the protection of an acre of rainforest.
'Outsourcing' Emissions Hides Countries' True Carbon FootprintsMarch 9th, 2010
Around a third of industrialized countries carbon emissions are exported to developing nations.
Testimonials
“ This is certainly a new concept in offsetting your Carbon footprint. The fact that you receive a payment back at the end of it, is just the icing on the cake. ”
John Lochrie, Director - Total Print UK
“ What a fantastic opportunity to make a contribution back to the environment. I think we all need to play a part in the current global warming issue and this is a magnificent way to do it. ”
Graham Sadler, Director - Codeal Ltd