Eric Hanson is an avid backpacker, skier and kayaker a Sierra Club kind of guy.
He loves the great outdoors and believes in protecting the environment.
So much for that idea, right?
That piqued his interest.
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Arcadia Power buys energy from renewable sources like wind farms.
(Heresa video that explains RECs.)
Arcadia Power sells its customers RECs.
This would normally be complicated for the average person, but Arcadia Power has simplified the process.
Hes glad he did.
They essentially take over your account, he says.
Hanson pays for his electricity through Arcadia Power, not his local utility.
Full disclosure: It costs him a bit extra.
But he feels its worth it.
Were talking about five bucks a month difference, says Hanson, who owns a four-bedroom home.
They have a really functional, user-friendly dashboard that lets you see hour-by-hour consumption, he said.
I can see behavioral trends.
He has changed up when he runs his dehumidifier.
Ive changed my behavior, he said.
In the long term, it has saved me some money.
The big picture: He feels its totally worth it to support renewable energy.
He believes the environmental cost of dirty energy still gets overlooked.
And installing solar panels on the roof isnt financially feasible for most people.
By providing financial support for renewable energy sites, I can disrupt the market.
Im willing to support green growth.
Mike Brassfield ([email protected]) is a senior writer at The Penny Hoarder.
