Understanding renewable energy shouldn't require a degree in electrical engineering. We break down how it all works—simply.
Energy is generated at power plants—traditional or renewable. This electricity enters the regional power grid.
Your local utility (like ConEd or PECO) maintains the power lines and delivers electricity to your home. This doesn't change.
In deregulated states, you choose WHO supplies your energy. Switch to better rates or renewable sources—your utility still delivers it.
Your utility is like your cell tower—they deliver the service. But you choose your carrier (supplier) for better rates and features.
A wind farm or solar facility generates clean electricity and feeds it into the power grid.
For every megawatt-hour of renewable energy generated, a Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) is created as proof.
When you choose a green plan, we purchase RECs matching your usage. This supports renewable projects and offsets your carbon footprint.
The average home's electricity generates about 4 tons of CO2 annually. Going green eliminates that entirely through REC matching.
REC purchases create demand that funds new wind and solar projects. Your choice directly accelerates the clean energy transition.
As carbon regulations increase, renewable energy becomes more cost-competitive. Locking in green energy now positions you well for the future.