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March 29, 2011
Submit a Video Testimonial

Send us a video of your clean energy testimonial (“I buy clean energy because…”) and we’ll post it on the site! We’ll also be putting them together with other participant videos and rolling it out as an awesome mashupcollagecombocompendiumbestofübervideo when we get a critical mass. See the Submit a Video About Clean Energy page for more details.

March 22, 2011
One Month Until Earth Day 2011

As Earth Day approaches, don’t forget that one of the most important environmental actions you can take is sourcing your electricity from clean, renewable resources. If you want to find options available to you in your area, be sure to look up by zip code at Step 2: Buy Certified Clean Energy and sign up for a Green-e Energy Certified green power option!

December 31, 2010
2010 Was a Success!

Congratulations to all the participants in Buy Clean Energy 2010, our campaign to remind consumers and businesses about the importance of a clean energy future. Through this campaign, 539,634 NEW kilowatt-hours were purchased, with over 2.3 million (new and existing) kilowatt-hours purchased by participants overall in 2010. Because of this success, we are continuing the campaign past the end of the year, making it an ongoing initiative where we can continue to promote the value and importance of weaning the U.S. off fossil fuels and embracing clean, renewable energy. Please remember to check back for updates, and let us know if you’re interested in helping spread the word about Buy Clean Energy!

July 23, 2010
WindCurrent Offering Clean Energy to Commercial Participants

WindCurrent, a renewable energy certificate seller based in Baltimore, MD, has joined Buy Clean Energy 2010 as a “Buy Now” option for commercial participants in Buy Clean Energy 2010 looking to purchase renewable energy through the site. WindCurrent has been serving government and commercial customers since 2002, with a focus on commercial builders looking to comply with LEED green-building requirements. Learn more about WindCurrent at www.windcurrent.com.

June 23, 2010
Community Energy Joins the Campaign as a "Buy Now" Participant

Center for Resource Solutions and Buy Clean Energy 2010 are pleased to announce that Radnor, PA–based Community Energy Inc. has begun selling to commercial and residential buyers of renewable energy through the campaign. Since 1999, Community Energy has offered wind power through renewable energy certificates to individuals and businesses who are looking to reduce the environmental impact of their electricity use. The company also offers Green-e Climate Certified carbon offsets sourced from renewable energy projects in the U.S. Learn more about Community Energy at www.communityenergyinc.com.