What the hecks a REC/SREC?

Renewable Energy Certificates (REC's) reflect the green attributes that are associated with the production of electricity from renewable sources.  This is separate from the actual electricity that is generated from the renewable source such as solar or wind power.  An SREC is a solar renewable energy ceriticate.  In Pennsylvania, as SREC is called an AEC.  All REC's are based on the production of renewable energy.

What is a carbon credit/offset?

Carbon credits or offsets are designed to provide revenue to stop the production of carbon.  One carbon credit is created for each ton of carbon not produced.  Many of these are created from installing products that make dirty power plants clean.  Other credits are created from the preservation of forest lands.  In the United States, RGGI credits are the only mandated carbon offset program in the country. 

Your purchase of carbon offsets is also good for the economy.  Don't believe people who tell you that being green is bad for the economy.  Research and implementation of new sources of renewable energy are helping to create new high paying jobs across the US.

Green energy is good for the environment, good for jobs and good for you!