According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), electricity generation produces more carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions than any other sector in the U.S. and is the leading source of industrial air pollution.
By choosing a renewable electricity plan, you support the growth and ongoing operation of clean, pollution-free energy sources like wind, solar, and hydroelectric power. This helps reduce harmful emissions and promotes a healthier environment for future generations.
Electricity is the product of a mix of generation energy sources that is delivered over a system of wires. You will not have electricity from a specific generation facility delivered directly to your service address, but Green Mountain Energy, Direct Energy, and NRG ensure that the applicable percentage of your electricity usage is matched by the generation of energy from renewable resources on an annual basis. These suppliers do so by purchasing and retiring renewable energy/environmental attributes or renewable energy certificates (RECs) representing the environmental attributes associated with the applicable amount of renewable energy generation from the area specified for your product. Your purchase helps support the development and operation of renewable resources in the areas specified by your product.