BioFit Engineered Products, a global leader in designing and manufacturing ergonomic furnishings, announced today that the company recently joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Power Partnership. BioFit currently uses nearly 562,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of green power annually, which is enough to meet 100 percent of its electricity use. By choosing green power, BioFit is helping lead the transition to a clean energy
future.

AEP Energy will supply BioFit with clean energy through its Renewable Energy Plan consisting of Green-e® Certified National Wind Renewable Energy Credits. The wind energy resources used are located in the U.S., and the company’s initial plan agreement runs for 36 months.

“This is a tremendous honor, and we are proud to be recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency,” shared Jim Connell, President of BioFit. He continued: “According to the EPA, we’re saving the equivalent electricity needed to power more than 50 American households yearly. We’re thrilled to further cut our carbon footprint and harvest the wind to provide 100 percent of the power needed to build our seating and other ergonomic solutions. Sustainable environmental management is the future, and green energy is a winning strategy for our environment, company, customers, and global community.”

By moving the needle in the voluntary green power market, BioFit and other Green Power Partners are helping to reduce the negative health impacts of air emissions, including those related to ozone, fine particles, acid rain, and regional haze. In addition to transitioning to 100% renewable energy use, BioFit also voluntarily submits the products it manufactures for sustainability testing. The company’s ergonomic seating is rated LEED® compliant for use in commercial interiors, and its tables are GREENGUARD® Gold certified for indoor air quality standards. Additionally, BioFit implements a number of
sustainable and environmentally friendly practices throughout its work processes and operations, including the use of non-toxic powder coating of metal components, extensive recycling and reuse initiatives, incorporation of recycled materials into new products, and offering fully assembled, “blanket-wrapped,” non-packaged product shipments to help minimize the use of cardboard and plastic.

About BioFit Engineered Products
Headquartered in Bowling Green, Ohio, BioFit Engineered Products is an industry-leading manufacturer of LEED-compliant ergonomic seating, GREENGUARD Gold-certified cafeteria and mobile folding tables, book trucks, carts, and footrests for industrial, high-tech, laboratory, healthcare, education, office, and custom applications. To learn more about BioFit, visit www.biofit.com, call 800-597-0246, or email biofit@biofit.com.

About AEP Energy
AEP Energy, a subsidiary of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP), is a certified competitive retail electricity and natural gas supply provider operating in 28 service territories in six states and Washington, D.C. AEP Energy supplies electricity and natural gas solutions for more than 500,000 residential and business customers and takes pride in making it easy for customers to buy, manage and use energy. Based in Columbus, Ohio, and Chicago, AEP Energy is committed to excellence
by delivering value, innovative energy solutions, and excellent customer service.

About EPA Green Power Partnership
The Green Power Partnership is a partnership program that helps increase green power use among U.S. organizations to advance the American market for green power and the development of those sources as a way to reduce air pollution and other environmental impacts associated with electricity use. In 2020, the Partnership had more than 700 Partners voluntarily using nearly 70 billion kilowatt-hours of green power annually. Partners include a wide variety of leading organizations such as Fortune 500® companies; small and medium-sized businesses; local, state, and federal governments; and colleges and universities. For additional information, please visit www.epa.gov/greenpower.