One Person Can't make a difference… right?
Until recently, homeowners looking to purchase renewable energy for their home needed to install expensive solar panels on their roof – a big cost many of us weren't willing to take. Today, Village Green provides homes with the option to purchase renewable energy from solar arrays and wind farms nearby without the hassle or upfront cost – just an extra $5 over your monthly utility bill.
How does it work?
In many states, renewable energy generators are issued a certificate for every unit of electricity they produce, called a renewable energy certificate (REC). By law in these states, utilities are required to purchase RECs for a certain percentage of the electricity they sell. Village Green purchases these RECs on your behalf, forcing utilities and others to generate even more renewable energy in order to comply with their obligations.
Is this going carbon neutral?
Yes, by purchasing exclusively from solar arrays and wind farms, your electricity will be carbon neutral. In addition, your purchasing of RECs helps reduce America's dependence on imported fuels, reduces smog and acid rain, and supports the transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy.
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Is this going carbon neutral?
A large part of the money goes directly to owners of wind farms and solar panels – without this second source of income, many of these projects would not have been built. In addition, Village Green has partnered with environmental groups to ensure that some of these funds go towards planting trees and supporting environmental education activities in the community. The remaining money goes to Village Green to continue to expand and bring more people into our Village.
