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We were denied by our city to install solar panels or a small wind turbine; truly frustrating. We appreciate that we can use Sustainable Choice to purchase Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) to support renewable energy even if we can’t produce it ourselves.
"I am proud Sustainable Choice customer of many years. No matter where you live or who your utility is, you can use Sustainable Choice to support our transition to a cleaner world."
"As an avid runner and adventurer, I am concerned about the future of energy and our health. Sustainable Choice let's me advance solar energy while living in a city apartment."
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Choose Your Plan
Go with our Home plan to engage your house, apartment, condo, or dorm in the effort to grow U.S. renewable energy. Or select our Pro plan to make your business a champion for domestic clean energy. -
Get StartedChoose Your Mix
Select the renewable energy certificate mix that meets your goals: HydroWind (50% Hydroelectric, 50% Wind) ------------------------ SolarWind (50% Solar, 50% Wind) ------------------------ AllSolar (100% Solar)
Get StartedChoose Your Amount
Match 25%, 50%, 100% or more of your average monthly electric use. Refer to your monthly utility electric bill or use our electric consumption estimation tool to decide how much renewable energy you wish to support each month. -
Get StartedHow Sustainable Choice Works
Clean energy is added to the grid
When wind turbines spin, water runs through a hydroelectric dam, or solar panels produce electricity, the power is delivered to the grid. A Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) is created each time one-megawatt-hour of electricity is placed onto the grid. That about the same amount of electricity that it takes to power one U.S. home.
A REC is proof of clean energy and its environmental benefits.
Each REC certifies that clean electricity was placed on the grid and represents all the benefits of that energy, such as lower emissions of harmful pollutants. Whoever owns the REC also owns that unit of clean energy and its benefits, regardless of who becomes the end user.
Sustainable Choice sources RECs on your behalf.
You select the type and amount of clean energy you want to support each month, and we take care of the rest. We put our relationships and expertise to work for you to secure RECs on your behalf from clean energy sources across the country, both large and small.
You gain claim to the clean energy and the benefits.
Your REC purchases allow you to claim ownership of the clean energy delivered to the grid and its environmental benefits. All RECs are registered and tracked, so only you can claim that unit of energy and the avoided emission of greenhouse gases and other harmful pollutants.
Your choice helps shift the grid
Purchasing RECs supports renewable installations, signals demand for zero-emission energy, and helps push fossil fuels out of the electric supply. This, in turn, supports cleaner air, healthier communities, and a more affordable energy future for everyone.
Every Sustainable Choice purchase makes a community impact
1% of every purchase goes to support non-profit organizations making a difference for the future. Choose from a variety of organizations working on education, environment, workforce creation, habitat, and outdoor recreation.
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“I recently signed up to support renewable energy. This is a simple way to do your part for a sustainable future.”
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Join the effort to shift the grid to clean energy
Home
*starting at $12 for 500 kWh/mo. Accelerate clean energy for your house, apartment, townhome, or condo. An excellent option for vacation property and rentals, as well as assisted living.
- Choose from Hydro, Wind, or Solar
- Match some or all of your energy use
- Track progress and milestones
- Third party certified options
- 1% to non-profit organizations
Pro
*starting at $18 for 500 kWh/mo. Propel clean energy, whether you own or lease office, retail, industrial, warehouse, multifamily, mixed-use, or special-purpose space.
- Select Hydro, Wind, or Solar
- Cover all or a portion of energy use
- Track progress for reporting
- Third party cetified options
- 1% to non-profit organizations
- Digital Marketing Badges included
Enterprise
Looking for options for a larger business, non-profit, supply chain, employees, or a tailored option? Contact us to put together solutions that work for you.
- Design your clean energy supply
- Locational and Time-based options
- Create tailored charity donations
- Tracking and reporting solutions
- Third party certified options
- Expert advice available
Did you know that most Americans want clean energy, but find themselves unable to participate?
49% Lack Access
49% of American households cannot go solar due unfavorable roofing or renting.
50% Unavailable
49.7% of Americans say they lack viable options to participate in renewable energy.
Source: Standard Insights
44% Unaffordable
44% of Americans cite affordability as their top barrier to clean energy.
Source: Standard Insights
The Sustainable Choice Solution
We've removed the obstacles to participation in the clean energy economy.
Actionable
Support and expand the use of renewable energy sources in the U.S. in just a few clicks.
Accessible
No roof, no land, no problem. Property owners and renters can participate.
Affordable
No upfront or long-term maintenance costs. Multiple options to suit your budget.
Available
No waitlists, no delays. Start supporting renewable energy immediately.
Community Impact Included
1% of all purchases go to charities working on community or environmental improvement.
Tracking & Transparency
Monitor your monthly progress in your personal clean energy dashboard.
Milestone Achievements
See your impact grow and unlock milestones along your clean energy journey.
No Contracts. Cancel Anytime.
Freedom to participate in renewable energy without long-term contracts, making it simple and flexible.
FAQ
Sustainable Choice is a service that makes participation in renewable energy accessible and affordable to everyone, regardless of their living situation or the suitability of their property.
Sustainable Choice gives individuals and businesses a simple, effective way to support the shift to clean energy without needing the perfect roof or the ideal property. By purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), you help increase demand for renewables like solar and wind, replace fossil fuels on the grid, and accelerate the transition to a cleaner, healthier energy system for everyone. It’s a practical way to take action and contribute to long-term change, no matter where you live or work.
No. Sustainable Choice is not a utility or electricity supplier. Your electricity still comes from the local grid, which includes a mix of sources. When you participate in Sustainable Choice, you're purchasing Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), which certify the delivery of clean energy and its benefits into the national energy supply.
Want to dive deeper? Learn more about RECs and their legal foundation, or explore resources from NREL.
RECs track and verify the production of renewable energy. Without RECs we cannot know or validate the amount of renewable energy on the U.S grid. Importantly, RECs provide a way for businesses and individuals to support renewable energy even if they can’t produce clean electricity onsite.
Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) play a crucial role in supporting and incentivizing the development of renewable energy projects. Here’s how RECs benefit the owners of these f
- Market Expansion: By creating a market for renewable energy, RECs help expand the demand for renewable energy. This market demand encourages the development of new renewable energy projects, as developers can count on the revenue from REC sales to make their projects financially viable.
- Environmental Impact Recognition: RECs enable the separation of the environmental benefits of renewable energy from the physical electricity. This allows renewable energy facility owners to monetize the environmental benefit of their clean energy production, making it clear that their facilities contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants.
- Encouraging Investment: The existence of a robust REC market can make renewable energy projects more attractive to investors. Knowing that there is a market for RECs provides assurance that the project will have multiple revenue streams, thus reducing financial risk and encouraging investment in renewable energy infrastructure.
Sustainable Choice purchases Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) on your behalf, which gives you the ability to claim verified ownership of renewable energy that has been added to the U.S. electricity grid. Each REC represents one megawatt-hour of clean power from solar, wind, or hydro delivered to the grid on your behalf. This gives you the legal right to claim the environmental benefits of that energy. All RECs are tracked and certified through national registries, so your impact is real, traceable, and meaningful. RECs are the only legal method for tracking renewable energy in the United States.
Besides supporting clean energy, your involvement in Sustainable Choice helps fund charities that bring tangible benefits to local communities, such as creating jobs, improving energy efficiency, providing workforce training, supporting education, and promoting environmental improvements. One purchase of every purchase is donated to charities aligned with our sustainability mission. Sustainable Choice is the only nationwide clean energy effort including community impact with every purchase.