Many renters and homeowners can opt to get their electricity from renewable energy sources like solar and wind.Consumers should select a green power option or renewable energy certificate that has been verified by an independent third party.homeownersMost, 60%, came from fossil fuels like coal, natural gas and oil. These energy sources release carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas that traps heat in the atmosphere and contributes to global warming.
"The market does continue to grow every year in terms of sales and customers," said Jenny Sumner, group manager of modeling and analysis at NREL, a national laboratory of the U.S. Department of Energy. Some states have websites where consumers can compare information on energy services, including renewable options, she added. these states with competitive markets: California, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia, according to the U.S. Energy Department and EPA.
Unlike the other program types, residents generally don't have to opt in to community choice programs; it's typically automatic and consumers can opt out if they wish, Sumner said.home is coming from those renewable sources.