According to NREL, nearly 600 utilities in 34 states now offer green power to their customers as a voluntary option at a premium price. Austin Energy, the nation's leader in total green power sales for three years running, saw an increase in green power sales of more than 15 percent, exceeding 334 million kilowatt-hours in 2004.
Several large utilities have also lowered their premiums, making green power increasingly affordable, according to NREL. NREL's annual "top ten" lists of utility green power programs shows many of the same leaders as in 2003, although the lists now include renewable energy sales from utilities in competitive electricity markets, which were formerly excluded.
To see the "top ten" lists, visit the NREL Web site. http://www.eere.energy.gov/greenpower/markets/pricing.shtml?page=3
