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Renewable Energy

 

The Cleaner and Sustainable Future Starts with Renewable Energy

When you choose a renewable energy plan from XOOM Energy, you can help do your part for the environment and help ensure a better tomorrow. Making the switch to a renewable energy plan means your home or business electricity comes from sustainable sources like wind, water, and the sun that can generate electricity without being depleted.

Renewable energy provides clean, pollution-free electricity that can help reduce the effects of climate change. At XOOM Energy, we want to provide our customers with renewable energy solutions that can help reduce your carbon footprint in an effort to provide a brighter and more sustainable future for everyone.

 

Choose your service state below to learn more about the renewable energy plans available in your area. 

 

* Renewable energy plans available 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What is renewable energy?

Renewable energy is energy that is produced from sustainable sources, such as wind, water and the sun.

 

What are the advantages of renewable energy?

Compared to fossil fuels, renewable energy sources have significantly less of a negative impact on the environment. By using renewable energy to supply the country’s energy needs, we can promote regional economic development.

 

How do I know XOOM Energy is truly providing renewable energy?

XOOM Energy provides consumers with renewable energy Information based on state law and regional fuel mix on our disclosure labels. Click on your individual renewable plan for more details. These disclosure labels are often limited to the system mix and for those who are enrolled on a renewable energy plan, they may not include the additional, voluntary, renewable energy associated with your product.

 

How does XOOM Energy provide renewable energy above and beyond what is required by law?

XOOM Energy purchases Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) on behalf of our voluntary green customers. A REC (pronounced: rěk) represents the property rights to the environmental, social, and other non-power qualities of renewable electricity generation. RECs provide flexibility in procuring green power across a diverse geographical area and applying the renewable attributes to the electricity use at a facility of choice. This flexibility allows organizations to support renewable energy development and protect the environment when green power products are not locally available. RECs can be generated from a variety of renewable sources, including but not limited to solar, wind and hydro.

 

Why does renewable energy cost more?

Renewable energy is associated with more costs than traditional energy due to limited resources and availability.

 

Who does XOOM Energy purchase renewable energy from?

To offer you competitive rates XOOM Energy purchases its renewable energy from various energy vendors.

 

Can a customer switch from a Standard Product to a Renewable Energy Product?

Yes, customers can switch from a variable standard plan to a variable renewable plan or from a standard variable plan to a fixed renewable product.