SAN FRANCISCO, CA: The Green-e Program announced today that they have officially launched a new advanced web site , www.green-e.org, which offers fresh approaches to informing consumers and power providers on renewable energy. The new site enables consumers to receive information on renewable electricity choices by clicking their state on the US map. In addition, site visitors are now able to download documents and outreach materials. The site also features links to energy-saving tips, resources for teachers and students, information on the health and environmental benefits of renewable power, a list of businesses who have switched, and much more.

Green-e is the nation's first voluntary certification and verification program for renewable electricity products. The Green-e Program sets consumer protection and environmental standards for electricity products, and verifies that Green-e certified products meet these standards.

At the Green-e webiste, consumers can view the stringent requirements that renewable electricity products must meet to become certified. Providers of the electricity can also download the Green-e Code of Conduct and apply on-line to use the Green-e logo. Visitors to the new website will have access to:

• Downloadable outreach materials
• Green-e certified renewable electricity products organized by state
• Step-by step information for power providers on certification and verification
• Links for educators and students on energy

Inspired by the success of the recycling logo, the Green-e logo is a way for customers to easily identify "green" electricity products. By setting environmental product standards and requiring companies to disclose information about their products, Green-e strives to inform consumers so that they may make responsible choices about the power they purchase.

Green-e is a program of the Center for Resource Solutions, a non-profit organization based in San Francisco's Presidio. CRS brings together diverse interests to preserve our environment, encourage sustainable economic growth; and promote clean energy for present and future generations. Dr. Jan Hamrin founded CRS and serves as the Executive Director. More information on the organization is available at the CRS website.