Green Mountain Energy
Green Mountain Energy Company was founded in 1997 with the mission to change the way power is made. Today, we remain 100% committed to this mission, which makes us the nation’s longest serving renewable energy retailer and a clean energy pioneer. We provide customers with electricity products made from renewable resources like wind and solar and carbon offsets that help neutralize carbon emissions.
We live our commitment to sustainability inside and out: Every single product offered by our company has an environmental benefit, and our company operates with a zero-carbon footprint - distinctions that make us proud!
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04-22-21
Green Mountain Energy Customers Work Together for a Cleaner Planet by Choosing Renewable Energy
Earth Day is a time when many people come face-to-face to confront several thought-provoking questions around global warming – How will it affect us? What role do we play? What actions can we take to mitigate the threat?
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12-15-20
The Trust for Public Land Receives Funding to Light Up the Alice Branch Creek Health and Wellness Park & Trail
Understanding the key role of parks and greenspaces to catalyze neighborhood revitalization, Green Mountain Energy Sun Club has awarded a nearly $150,000 sustainability grant to The Trust for Public Land for its 1.8-acre Alice Branch Creek Health and Wellness Park & Trail near South Oak Cliff Hi...
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11-17-20
Sustainability Grant Adds Research Opportunities and Solar Energy at UHD's Newest Building
Science, technology, engineering, and math—disciplines collectively known as STEM- power some of the largest industries in Houston. To complement the University of Houston-Downtown’s role in shaping the next generation of scientists, today the UHD’s College of Sciences & Technology (CST) Buildin...
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11-16-20
Houston Advanced Research Center Earns Zero Energy Certification From International Living Future Institute
The Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC) officially achieves Zero Energy status from the International Living Future Institute, which makes the HARC headquarters in The Woodlands the first commercial building in Texas to accomplish the feat.
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10-19-20
Green Mountain Energy Launches New “Riding on Sunshine™” Initiative to Advance Clean Transportation
Green Mountain Energy is rolling out Riding on Sunshine™, an initiative to support electric vehicle (EV) adoption by offering customers in Texas two new electricity plans, an EV-shopping tool and a free EV charger to promote home charging through the use of emission-free solar energy.
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10-15-20
Grow Pittsburgh Builds New Greenhouses and Agricultural Hub in Wilkinsburg
Construction and renovations are set to begin at Grow Pittsburgh’s newest production site, Garden Dreams Urban Farm & Nursery in Wilkinsburg later this month.
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09-14-20
East Houston Solar Co-op Chooses Green Mountain Energy to Bring Solar to More Houstonians
Solar United Neighbors’ East Houston Solar Co-op has selected Green Mountain Energy to serve the 30-member group and increase the growth of residential solar in Houston.
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08-25-20
Bakers Island Light Station Celebrates New Solar Array and Battery System
Solar panels are becoming an increasingly popular choice for nonprofit organizations looking to reduce their carbon footprint. On Monday, Essex Heritage flipped the switch on a new solar array during a virtual event at Bakers Island Light Station. The system is designed to run their facility on 100 ...
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08-25-20
Rooftop Solar Array at Global Links Headquarters Funded by Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Goes Live August 27
Pittsburgh-based medical relief and international development nonprofit Global Links and Green Mountain Energy Sun Club will flip the switch on a 63.2 kilowatt (kW) solar array to celebrate Global Links’ 30th anniversary. The new 10,000 square-foot array on the rooftop of the Global Links warehouse ...
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08-18-20
Discovery Green Unveils New Grand Allée, a Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Sustainability Project
Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, announced The Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Allée, a project funded by a $300,000 grant from The Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. Welcoming visitors entering at the northwest corner of the park, the new allée features approximately...