Green Mountain Energy^® Blog

Winter weather already has arrived, so follow these tips and suggestions for conserving energy and saving on your electricity bill during these colder months.

Waste produced by cows or other farm animals creates a gas called methane, which can be captured to produce electricity. Learn more about how biomass works in this short Renewable Energy 101 video.

In the second blog in our two-part series on renewable energy certificates (RECs), learn how RECs help us fulfill our mission to change the way power is made.

We've decided to write a two-part series on renewable energy certificates (RECs). Learn about what RECs are, and check in later for a blog post on how RECs help us fulfill our mission to change the way power is made.

Learn about some of our best ideas, or “life hacks,” to help you manage your daily activities more efficiently. Read about household water usage in this post.

How does the Texas electricity market work? Learn more about Texas's retail energy works and how consumers can benefit.

The sun is the largest energy source in the solar system, but we’ve just begun to tap its full potential. Learn about solar energy's history and future.

Find out how you can be compensated by your utility or electricity provider by selling excess solar power back to the grid, known as net-metering.

Learn how rooftop solar is increasingly becoming mainstream thanks to cost reductions, public awareness and the availability of financing.

Don't let the freezing weather take a toll on your energy bill. Follow these simple winter conservation tips to take control of your usage.