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Every time you switch on your lights, resources are used to generate your electricity. 98% of electricity produced in the United States comes from non-renewable resources such as polluting fossil fuels and nuclear power. These non-renewable sources of electricity are the number one cause of global warming in the United States.

There are huge differences between the types of resources used to meet our country's electricity needs. The remaining 2% of the electricity produced is generated from renewable resources, such as wind, solar, geothermal, small hydro and biomass, which cause dramatically less air pollution and environmental damage.

Green-e provides an easy way for consumers to quickly identify environmentally superior electricity options.

Green-e certifies renewable electricity products that meet the environmental and consumer protection standards established by the Program. The Program also requires that electricity providers disclose information about their product to their customers in a standardized format.