Why Choose New England GreenStart?

• Local. New England GreenStart is based on renewable energy resources all located right here in New England, such as the 660 kilowatt wind turbines at Portsmouth Abbey, Rhode Island and Hull, Massachusetts. wind turbine at Portsmouth Abbey in Portsmouth, Rhode Island.  And and hundreds of solar panels on rooftops throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. It is local projects like these that your New England GreenStart purchase helps to support! View the resource map.
• Non-Profit. People's Power & Light's GreenStart is the only GreenUp offering from a non-profit organization.  Proceeds from New England GreenStart go toward increasing the wind and solar content in our product over time – continuing our commitment to build a clean energy future. People's Power & Light , serves as a strong local advocate for Rhode Island consumers and the environment. We update our members through through newsletters and local events.
• Tax Deductible. People's Power & Light's GreenStart is the only tax-deductible GreenUp offering.
• Quality. Working with an Advisory Committee of environmental partners, we are committed to increasing the environmental quality of GreenStart over time.  While PP&L is excited to be offering New England GreenStart in its current form, we are committed to increasing the wind and solar content of our products as soon as possible.With approximately 500 solar installations under contract, and contracts with wind projects currently under development, PP&L is always striving for more wind and solar in our mix. Visit our news section for the latest developments.