Green your electricity with local renewable energy sources today!
Click on the icon to sign up for your green power choice! Click on the links below to learn more and see a slideshow for each choice! All choices are 100% federally tax-deductible.
- New England GreenStartSM, for National Grid customers.
- New England WindSM, for National Grid customers
- NEW Friends Monthly, open to everyone, regardless of your electric utility. Also accepts one-time contributions!
What is New England GreenStart? New England GreenStart allows National Grid electric customers to meet 100% of their electricity needs with a mix of wind, solar, digester gas (cow power), and low-impact hydro. All resources are from New England! The cost is 2.4 cents per kWh.
What is New England Wind for National Grid? New England Wind allows National Grid electric customers to choose 100% wind from Massachusetts wind projects. The cost is 3.8 cents per kWh.
What is New England Wind Friends (NEW Friends)? New England Wind is also available to everyone, regardless of electricity provider. NEW Friends Monthly is separate from your electricity bill and does not have a set cost, but instead reflects as much as you choose to contribute. You can have monthly contributions deducted automatically from your credit card. You can also make a one-time contribution.
Interested in the programs but want to know how much you'll be spending? And how many emissions will be prevented because of your contribution? Calculate it here!
* Prices shown in the calculator are in addition to your regular electricity charges.
Most households can offset some or all of the payments by improving their household energy efficiency and conserving energy.