Vote with Your Dollars: Opt for Green Energy

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April/May 2007
By Tim Wacker 
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Northeast power distributor National Grid has to comply with such laws in three of the four states it services, says senior company analyst John Warshaw. According to Warshaw, there’s not yet enough renewable energy production in the Northeast to meet these RPSs, but power-generating companies now have a clear incentive to invest in green power plants.

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With state laws pushing power companies to buy more green energy, the Center for Resource Solutions has stepped in to independently verify energy sources. Its Green-e Renewable Energy Certification program audits about half of the renewable energy sold by the nation’s green power providers, according to Green-e analyst Lars Kvale. “If you want to be sure that the energy product you buy is a legitimate green energy product, look for ‘Green-e Certified,’” Kvale says.

About half the country can purchase green power from the electric utility serving their state or region. If your utility doesn’t offer green tags, consider buying into RECs or carbon offset programs, such as those offered by NativeEnergy and TerraPass. With these programs, you can calculate how much CO2 you are responsible for and purchase credits to offset that amount.

— Tim Wacker

To learn more about buying green power in your area, contact your local utility or consult the following DOE and EPA.

To learn more about buying green power or carbon offsets through independent organizations, consult the latest annual Green Power Marketing Status Report.

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