AEP Energy is committed to supporting renewable energy and making it easy for our customers to go green. Take a look at our library of resources that explain what renewable energy is, why it’s important and how you can commit to a cleaner future.
A Renewable Energy Certificate (REC) is the environmental attribute that is produced when a renewable energy source, like wind or solar, generates one-megawatt (MW) of electricity and delivers it to the energy grid. Simply put, the electricity on the grid doesn’t identify how it was generated, so RECs track and assign ownership to renewable energy generation and use. RECs serve as proof that renewable energy sources were used in the generation.
Have you ever wondered if using renewable energy really reduces carbon emissions, and if so, by how much? Take a look at the statistics here to see how much energy the average home and business use per year and how much carbon dioxide that’s equivalent to. By making the switch to renewable energy, you can reduce your carbon emissions to zero.
If you’re interested in supporting wind power, AEP Energy offers an environmentally-friendly alternative to traditional electricity plans which match up to 100% of your electricity usage with national Green-e® Energy certified wind Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs). We make it easy to find out more about renewable energy and enrolling in a renewable energy plan!
