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What is Green Power? The
term "green power" generally refers to electricity supplied
in whole or in part from renewable energy sources, such
as wind and solar power, geothermal, hydropower, and various
forms of biomass. Increasingly, electricity customers are
being given electricity supply options, either as retail
power markets open to competition or when their regulated
utilities develop green pricing programs. About 40% of retail
customers in the United States now have an option of purchasing
a green power product directly from their electricity supplier.
In addition, consumers can support renewable energy development
through the purchase of green energy certificates.
Why Buy Green Power?
By choosing to purchase a green power product, you can support
increased development of renewable energy sources, which
can reduce the burning of fossil fuels, such as coal, oil,
and natural gas. Greater reliance on renewable sources also
provides economic benefits and can improve our national
energy security. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory's
web site provides an additional discussion of the benefits
of renewable energy.
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Green Power
Every
day, the generation of electric power produces more pollution
than any other single industry in the United States. This
pollution is changing the planet's climate and ecosystems
in ways that will harm generations to come. Until recently,
consumers had little choice about their electricity provider,
but now more and more states
are offering an opportunity to support cleaner, healthier
power supplies.
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