Green Mountain Energy Company Introduces New Renewable Energy Product in Pennsylvania

Green Mountain Energy Company, a pioneer in competitive energy markets, has announced the launch of a new renewable energy product for its Pennsylvania customers. This innovative move comes as the company decides to discontinue electric generation service to approximately 30,000 residential and commercial customers in the state. The new product, priced at $9.95 a month (or $99.95 for an annual subscription), will provide 100 percent wind-generated electricity to the national power grid, ensuring the avoidance of 500 kilowatt-hours of CO2 pollution per month. By purchasing this product, customers can help reduce their carbon footprint and support the growth of renewable energy facilities nationwide.

Key Takeaways:

• The new renewable energy product from Green Mountain Energy Company will provide 100 percent wind-generated electricity to the national power grid, helping to reduce CO2 pollution.
• The product will be available to current Green Mountain Energy Company customers in Pennsylvania at a price of $9.95 a month (or $99.95 for an annual subscription).
• Customers will be able to continue supporting renewable energy growth and the development of new renewable facilities nationwide.
• The new product is part of Green Mountain Energy Company's efforts to reward customer loyalty and to provide customers with a lower electricity bill.
• The company will ensure that customers are notified via letter about the new product offering and the steps they need to take regarding their electric generation service.

Statistics:

• The new renewable energy product will generate 500 kilowatt-hours of electricity per month from 100 percent wind resources.
• By purchasing the product for a year, a customer can help avoid more than 8,000 pounds of CO2 pollution, equivalent to not driving a car more than 9,000 miles.
• Green Mountain Energy Company has been active in developing competitive markets across the U.S. for over 20 years, beginning in February 1998 when they started selling cleaner electricity in Pennsylvania.

Sources:

• Green Mountain Energy Company press release, undated
• Paul Thomas, CEO and President of Green Mountain Energy Company, quoted in press release, undated
• Green Mountain Energy Company, About Us page, accessed on [date] [Note: The date is not provided in the original text]