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What is Green or Renewable energy?
Green energy is energy that is generated from a renewable resource. Sourced from the sun, the wind, water and waste, renewable energy is purchased on your behalf by your energy retailer.

Where does green energy come from?
There are many renewable generators located throughout Australia. They include solar cell farms, wind farms, hydro systems and biomass development plants.

Why should I use green energy?
Most electricity is produced by burning coal and creating greenhouse gases and about half of household generated greenhouse emissions come from the use of electricity, so by purchasing green energy you have the opportunity to reduce Australia's greenhouse pollution.

What is the difference between renewable energy and GreenPower Accredited Renewable Energy?
In order for an energy product to be given GreenPower Accreditation it must meet strict environmental standards and be produced by a renewable energy facility built after January 1997. Many energy companies offer GreenPower products whilst some offer renewable energy as their facility was built prior to 1997.

What is the difference between green energy and GreenPower?
Green energy is any renewable energy, created from renewable resources. GreenPower is a joint initiative of the ACT, NSW, SA, QLD, VIC and WA Governments which independently audits and gives accreditation to renewable energy generators.

How do I buy green energy products?
Your chosen retailer will purchase on your behalf the requested amount of green energy from accredited sources.

How can I be sure I am buying GreenPower?
GreenPower ensures all accredited green energy is beneficial to reducing Australia's greenhouse gas emissions. For energy products to be government accredited they must display the GreenPower tick.

For more information, go to www.greenpower.gov.au

How much does green energy cost?
The cost to generate green energy is slightly higher than conventional coal fired energy, therefore the cost to you will be slightly higher. Depending on your affordability you can decide on how much green energy you want to buy.

You can include 10%, 20%, 25%, 50% 75% or 100% GreenPower Accredited Renewable Energy in you electricity bill depending on your retailer.

Some energy companies who do not offer GreenPower Accredited Renewable Energy products provide renewable energy to their customers at no extra cost. Compare green energy suppliers on Switchselect.com today!

How do I switch to green energy?
You can compare green energy providers quickly and simply online with Switchselect.com. By inserting your details into our energy calculator, we'll deliver you the results showing all the green plans available to you in your area. We'll sort the results firstly by cost and highlight the amount of green energy included in the plan.

Please be aware that Switchselect.com only compares GreenPower Accredited Renewable Energy products in our 'Green' comparison service. Energy companies that offer renewable energy can be found in our 'Price' comparison service.

Once you have chosen your green supplier we'll take care of the switching process for you.

You just have to sit back, relax and know that you are making a difference to our planet.

How many green energy customers are ther in Australia?

The latest quarterly report from GreenPower shows that there are currently more than 980,000 customers using GreenPower within their household.

Origin Energy currently holds the greatest number of Australian GreenPower customers with over 500,000.

What about Solar?

Solar power is one of the most common renewable resources useing in Australia. You can read information on Solar Feed in tariffs for your state here.