Green power is a very worthy investment. Green power products help promote additional renewable energy development, and they are tax-deductible. They also generate matching funds that your community can use to go green.

You can buy green products from Cape Light Compact Green, a National Grid GreenUp Provider, or the New England Wind Fund.

The Compact Green and GreenUp products allow you to buy renewable energy certificates (RECs) from existing low-impact hydro, bioenergy, wind, and solar photovoltaic systems in New England. The New England Wind Fund allows you to invest in a future wind project to be sited within the region, at a location to be determined. NStar plans to soon offer delivered green products, allowing you to purchase both power and RECs from wind projects in upstate New York and Maine.

Buying current green power products costs a few extra dollars a month, but it is one way to feel better about electricity. Using less juice and creating your own positive energy are even better options.

For detailed information on power supply issues and alternatives, visit the Cape & Islands Energy Information Clearinghouse.