Q: How can I get clean energy?
A: This website allows you to purchase clean energy from clean energy companies in the Mid-Atlantic region. If you live in Pennsylvania, and you’d like more information about installing solar or other clean energy technologies at your home, please visit the website of the Sustainable Energy Fund in your region:

Sustainable Development Fund in Southeastern Region of Pennsylvania:
www.trfund.org/sdf/

Sustainable Energy Fund in West Penn Power Region of Pennsylvania:
www.wppsef.org

Sustainable Energy Fund in Met-Ed/Penelec Region of Pennsylvania:


EASTERN PA: Berks Community Foundation
www.bccf.org/pages/gr.energy.html


WESTERN PA: Community Foundation of the Alleghenies
www.cfalleghenies.org/

Sustainable Energy Fund in Central Eastern Region of Pennsylvania:
www.sustainableenergyfund.org

Q: Is clean energy as reliable as the power I get now?
A: Yes. There is no difference. You will still receive the same reliability from the grid, and the same utility company you have now will continue to deliver power to your house.

Q: Will clean energy be delivered directly to my home?
A: No - it will be delivered into the grid. We all pay for energy to be supplied to the power grid on our behalf. Right now, you’re paying for the standard mix of resources. When you sign up for clean energy, you will pay a small additional cost for solar, wind, hydro, and other clean sources.

Q: What difference does my purchase make?
A: We already need more power plants. If there is demand for clean energy, new power plants can be built with clean energy technologies. Your individual choice to buy clean energy sends a powerful market signal that these are the energy sources the region wants.

Q: What would I do if my power goes out?
A: You would call your regular utility. It will continue to serve you.

Q: When I’m choosing, how do I know which products are clean?
A: The energy sources the companies use vary. Some of them include wind, hydro, solar, landfill methane, farm methane, and biomass. Some of the products have a green dot next to their name, which means they are Green-e certified, indicating that they have undergone an independent certification process through the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions. The Green-e process ensures that the companies and products meet consumer protection and environmental standards. For more information, see www.green-e.org or call 1-888-63-GREEN.

Q: How much more will it cost?
A: It varies depending upon your electric usage. If you have your electric bill handy, you can use our price charts to determine your additional cost per month.