Over the past 16 years, I have been involved in 5 successful startup companies ranging from an energy company, to several .com companies. Now I am focusing all of my attention on creating the tipping point in the sustainability movement by pushing initiatives in government, business and the broader social landscape. 
Many people are curious, what I am doing since I left Powerset. Well, the short story is that I have decided to dedicate myself to what I call the new Green Economy and I am working on several initiatives with other leaders in government and businesses that all fall under the responsibility of non-profit that I am founding called SF Green. 
Would you buy Green energy for your house if you could? Almost everyone says yes, but nobody seems to know where to get it.One of the most common questions I get is "How can I buy green electricity or green natural gas for my house? The answer, especially if you live in California is yes. More and more it seems like the only thing holding us back from actually reducing our carbon emission is our inability to pick up a phone and dial a number.
Check the options you have if you are in CA today.
State-Specific Utility Green Pricing Programs | ||||||
| State | Utility Name | Program Name | Type | Start Date | Premium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | Anaheim Public Utilities | Sun Power for the Schools | PV | 2002 | Contribution | |
| CA | Anaheim Public Utilities | Green Power for the Grid | wind, landfill gas | 2002 | 1.5¢/kWh | |
| CA | Burbank Water and Power | Green Energy Champion | various | 2007 | 2.0¢/kWh | |
| CA | Los Angeles Department of Water and Power | Green Power for a Green LA | wind, landfill gas | 1999 | 3.0¢/kWh | |
| CA | PacifiCorp: Pacific Power | Blue Sky Block | wind | 2000 | 1.95¢/kWh | |
| CA | Palo Alto Utilities / 3Degrees | Palo Alto Green | wind, PV | 2003 / 2000 | 1.5¢/kWh | |
| CA | Pasadena Water & Power | Green Power | wind | 2003 | 2.5¢/kWh | |
| CA | Roseville Electric / 3Degrees | Green Roseville | wind, PV | 2005 | 1.5¢/kWh | |
| CA | Sacramento Municipal Utility District | Greenergy | wind, landfill gas, hydro, PV | 1997 | 1.0¢/kWh or $6/month | |
| CA | Sacramento Municipal Utility District | SolarShares | PV | 2007 | 5.0¢kWh or $30/month | |
| CA | Silicon Valley Power / 3Degrees | |||||
What if your not in California, well the US Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy website has very nicely provides a map that allows any user to click on their state to find out more information about getting green energy. Click on your state link below to check out your options.
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Comments
That is a thorough list!
Posted by: Nick | January 30, 2008 03:28 AM