Give the gift of wind energy!

Your gift represents the delivery of one megawatt-hour (MWh) of wind-generated electricity into the national electric grid.  Each MWh of clean, renewable electricity produced reduces the need for one additional MWh of electricity from conventional fossil fuel sources. 

The environmental benefit of this gift is equivalent to planting half an acre of trees or not driving 1,500 miles.*  These environmental benefits will be attributed to your gift recipient!

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More than 130,000 families and businesses have made the choice for cleaner air, greater energy independence, and a more secure energy future through Community Energy. Wind energy is the fastest growing energy source worldwide and has the potential to economically produce more than 25% of the electricity generated in America. Together, we are making a difference. 

To learn more about renewable energy check out our Frequently Asked Questions.
To learn more about wind farm projects your gift supports check out
Wind Farm map. 

What is a Renewable Energy Credit?

Renewable energy credits (RECs) represent the environmental and economic value of electricity produced from clean, renewable, emission-free energy resources, like wind power, that are safe for our environment and will never be depleted. Renewable Energy Credits enable consumers all across the country to support renewable energy generation. RECs contribute to the growth of the renewable energy sector and with consumer support will continue to help make renewable energy even more cost competitive.

 RECs act like a form of currency that ensure your energy is matched with clean, renewable power. For every REC sold, an equivalent amount of renewable electricity is placed onto the power grid. You can think of the power grid like a giant bathtub being filled with electricity from many different faucets – like nuclear, coal or wind. Every time a light switch is turned on, a little electricity is drained from the tub. Buying wind energy RECs from Community Energy increases the amount of pollution-free wind generated electricity, or pours clean water into the tub, and decreases the need for energy generation from other non-renewable polluting sources. Wind energy is guaranteed to be placed on the grid in an amount equal to your purchase size, thereby matching your power consumption with clean, renewable wind energy generation.

*Sources: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency -  EPA Office of Transportation and Air Quality 'Emission Facts' February 2005 Report (http://www.epa.gov/otaq/climate/420f05004.pdf).

Calculation for carbon value per acre is based on pine plantations in Southeastern U.S. Over the course of 90 years, almost 100 metric tons of carbon per acre is accumulated, which is equivalent to 1.11 metric tons of carbon per acre, per year (Birdsey 2006) (http://www.epa.gov/sequestration/faq.html#4).