I've been meaning to do it forever and ever. Since my name is on the electric account, I get a lot of the information that comes from our power company, so I've known about their wind power program for awhile now. But I've never taken action on it.
Well, today I wanted to post on my blog since it's been a few months, and I was surfing around looking for something interesting, and I once again came across a green power Web site. It served as a reminder to me about Avista's wind power program and I immediately followed through.
Basically, many utility companies are offering programs in which you can purchase alternative and renewable energy. Avista's program, Buck-A-Block, allows you to buy 300 kW of wind power for $1. From what I understand, your purchase won't necessarily bring that wind power directly into your home. But you are purchasing that amount of energy to make up part of Avista's energy mix. I went through and averaged our energy consumption - about 600 kW a month. So by subscribing for 2 blocks of power a month, I'm making a small attempt to offset our energy use.
I believe strongly in speaking with how I use my time, money, and resources (although I certainly stumble in my "words" through each medium). So I like the idea that I'm making a statement in how I'm investing a very small amount of my money, and hopefully as more and more people do so, the market will shift more and more towards renewable energy sources.
By the way, check out The Green Power Network to find out if there is a similar program somewhere near you.
