Green energy offers an array of benefits.
Choosing green energy means you're doing something positive about the air we breathe, the environment we live in and the condition of the planet we leave to our children and grandchildren. There are five main reasons for choosing green energy. Click on each to learn more. Environmental Benefits Renewable energy technologies are clean sources of energy that have a much lower environmental impact than conventional energy technologies. EPA statistics show that conventional electricity generation from fossil fuels is the nation's leading source of industrial air pollution.