A whopping 68 percent of the electricity used in the United States comes from burning polluting fossil fuels. The rest is created by nuclear power plants and hydropower, with only a tiny fraction coming from clean, renewable resources such as wind, the sun, underground steam and biomass (organic matter that's converted to energy).

But things are changing. Currently, 15 states require power companies to produce a percentage of electricity from renewable sources, and other states are considering such requirements.

Renewable energy can save consumers money. Because renewable "fuels" such as sun and wind are free, they reduce the price of wholesale electricity, which lowers electricity bills.

For now, however, buying less-polluting electricity can be a challenge because options differ from state to state. On this page we identify three ways to support renewable energy and also offer a guide to rebates and incentives that may be available to you.

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Natural Resources Defense Council NRDC
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Bonneville Environmental Foundation BEF