Green Energy
Understand your green energy options in deregulated markets. Green-e certifies renewable energy claims. PJM-GATS tracks RECs for Ohio and Pennsylvania. ISO New England manages New England RECs. 100% renewable plans typically cost 0.5-1.5¢/kWh more. Wind and solar RECs most common.
Green Energy Electricity Plans: RECs & Renewable Options
Green-e certified plans verify 100% renewable sourcing. RECs cost $1-5/MWh for wind, $10-30/MWh for solar. Ohio RPS requires 12.5% renewable by 2027. Pennsylvania AEPS mandates 18% by 2026. Massachusetts requires 40% by 2030. Clean Energy Columbus offers 9.08¢/kWh 100% renewable. Compare green plans on ElectricRates.org.
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs): Green Energy Explained
RECs (Renewable Energy Certificates) represent 1 MWh of renewable generation. PJM-GATS tracks RECs in Ohio/Pennsylvania. NEPOOL GIS tracks New England RECs. One REC costs $1-30 depending on source (wind cheapest, solar highest). Green-e certification requires third-party verification. Compare verified green plans on ElectricRates.org.
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