Green Mountain® Blog

Go green and live sustainably. We'll show you how.

The Green Mountain Energy blog is your path to explore the world of clean energy and learn ways to live more sustainably after you go green. Our blog offers updates on green living, solar energy, sustainable businesses and community news, as well as Green Mountain business news and Sun Club.

Top 12 Reasons We Love Nest

We asked the Green Mountain family why they love their newly-installed Google Nest Learning Thermostat. The responses go to show that the Nest is much more than a thermostat!

Video illustration of your renewable energy use

We started offering renewable energy choice back in 1997. See how our customers’ support for renewable energy has grown over 15+ years! Follow us: http://instagram.com/GreenMtnEnergy via Instagram http://instagram.com/p/cJ5SuTFPTZ/

Going green at our Austin headquarters

A couple of the ways we support the environment at our #Austin office #doyourpart #gogreen #sxswecoshowme @sxsweco #ATX Follow us: http://instagram.com/GreenMtnEnergy via Instagram http://instagram.com/p/b3x3p8FPWr/

Don’t Sweat It! 9 Tips for an Energy-Efficient Summer

The mercury is rising, which means your home’s air conditioner is probably working hard to keep you cool. But don’t sweat it! There are things you can do to make sure your HVAC is operating more efficiently, plus save energy in other areas that will help keep your summer energy bill in check.

Throwback Thursday: July 11

We never want to forget where we came from, so we named our Austin office meeting rooms with a nod to our past. Follow us: http://instagram.com/GreenMtnEnergy Via Instagram: http://instagram.com/p/bocSBeFPWY/

Celebrate National Dump the Pump Day

One of the best ways to reduce your environmental impact is through your choice of transportation. There’s no better day to remember these choices than tomorrow during the 8th Annual National Dump the Pump Day.

Houston Students Learn Renewable Energy Hands-On

Green Mountain made a donation to a science classroom in Houston, TX, in need of supplies to research protecting and conserving natural resources. The classroom was able to receive full funding, and their renewable energy projects were just recently completed!

ENERGY STAR Sales Tax Holiday this Weekend in Texas

Looking to get your home in tip top energy-efficient shape before the summer? You’re in luck – this Memorial Day weekend, Texas shoppers can get a break from sales taxes on a selection of ENERGY STAR-certified products.

Cool Your Nest with Seasonal Savings

Introducing Seasonal Savings, an exclusive service for Green Mountain customers with a Google Nest Learning Thermostat. Save 5-10% more energy from heating and cooling this summer, automatically.* Find out how!

Our love letter to the planet.

The goal of Green Mountain’s blog is to advance our mission by being open and honest about sustainability. By providing a space to talk about clean energy and its importance, we aim to elevate environmental awareness and encourage action for our planet. We love supporting our customers’ steps toward sustainable living and believe that they, too, can show others how to go green and grow their impact. For us, it’s all about igniting positive change so that we all can choose a cleaner planet.

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