—Solar United Neighbors’ East Houston Solar Co-op is accepting new members— HOUSTON – September 14, 2020 – Solar United Neighbors’ East Houston Solar Co-op has selected Green Mountain Energy to serve the 30-member group and increase the growth of residential solar in Houston. Chosen through a competitive bidding process over four other firms, Green Mountain…
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Green Mountain Energy Launches Nationwide offering of Monthly and Annual Carbon Offset Subscriptions
—Green Mountain Offsets offers Lifestyle, Commuting, Home and Air Travel plans to lower your carbon footprint— HOUSTON – June 15, 2020 – Green Mountain Energy is now offering consumers across the country a convenient way to green-up their lifestyle through monthly and annual carbon offset subscriptions. Consumers can engage quickly through a new website, GreenMountainOffsets.com,…
Continue reading...Green Mountain Energy Earns Green-e® Energy Certification for Go Local Solar Plan
—Go Local Solar powers homes with Texas solar energy; no roof required— HOUSTON – May 26, 2020 – Green Mountain Energy announced today that its Go Local Solar Plan received the Green-e® Energy certification from the Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), the trusted global leader in clean energy certification. Pursuing sustainable and responsible sourcing aligns…
Continue reading...Green Mountain Energy Customers Avoid 9.3 Billion Pounds of Carbon Dioxide in 2019
—The Annual Impact Number is the equivalent of removing nearly one million cars from roadways — HOUSTON – April 20, 2020 – With Earth day approaching, Green Mountain Energy announced today the impact that its customers are making on the environment. In 2019 alone, Green Mountain Energy customers prevented more than 9.3 billion pounds of…
Continue reading...Wichita Falls Arts Council celebrates LED Lighting at Home and Garden Festival
—Lighting upgrades were possible thanks to Green Mountain Energy Sun Club — WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS – (February 19, 2020) – The Wichita Falls Arts Council will be hosting a dedication ceremony as part of the Arts Alive! Home & Garden Festival to celebrate the switch from its legacy lighting to energy-efficient LED lighting of its…
Continue reading...Avenue’s New Community Center Gets Sustainable Upgrades in Near Northside
—Avenue and Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Partner on Green Amenities for Avenue Center— HOUSTON – (February 18, 2020) – Avenue, a local nonprofit dedicated to developing affordable homes and strengthening communities, will be getting an environmentally-friendly upgrade thanks to a near $200,000 gift from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. The green amenities will complement…
Continue reading...Urban Harvest sprouts new teaching garden thanks to Green Mountain Energy Sun Club grant
—Grant will provide solar shade structure, irrigation system and water harvesting tank for sustainable community garden — HOUSTON – November 11, 2019 – The largest network of community gardens and farmers markets in Houston is growing. Urban Harvest will introduce its new, 5,600-square-foot teaching garden with a dedication ceremony on Saturday, November 16 from 11…
Continue reading...$200,000 Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Grant Funds Solar Energy and Horticultural Training Program at My Possibilities
—Contribution Empowers Sustainability at Groundbreaking Community Organization— PLANO, TEXAS – APRIL 24, 2019 – My Possibilities (MP), a for-cause organization that provides continuing education and vocational training for adults with disabilities, announced today the completion of sustainability projects funded by a $200,000 grant from the Green Mountain Energy Sun Club. MP received the grant in…
Continue reading...Green Mountain Energy Customers Avoid 9.9 Billion Pounds of Carbon Dioxide in 2018
—Nation’s longest-serving renewable energy retailer celebrates Earth Month with new solar plan— HOUSTON – April 22, 2019 – In celebration of Earth Month, today Green Mountain Energy announced its customers prevented more than 9.9 billion pounds of carbon dioxide in 2018 by choosing cleaner electricity and carbon offset products – 1.3 billion more pounds than…
Continue reading...Green Mountain Energy Adds Solar Energy at Three Texas State Parks
—Sustainability Partnership with Texas Parks and Wildlife Brings More Than 67 Kilowatts of Renewable Energy across Texas— GLEN ROSE, TEXAS – April 18, 2019 – Green Mountain Energy and Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) today announced the completion of solar installations at three state parks across Texas as part of their long-standing sustainability partnership.…
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