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TXU’s Environmentally-Friendly Rate Plans

// January 11th, 2007 // Life

For you Texas residents reading this blog who are concerned about the quality of your environment (Hi Mom!), TXU has many rate plans, a couple of which are geared towards folks interested in improving Texas air quality and supporting renewable energy production in Texas.

The most Earth-friendly of which is their “100% EarthWise” rate plan.

This plan boasts that “The environmental impact of your enrollment in TXU Energy 100% EarthWise for 1 year is the same as planting over 1,100 trees. (* based on average monthly usage of 1,500 kWh, average annual mileage of 12,000 miles and annual CO2 emissions of 11,500 lbs.)”.

It costs a little more than the regular plan but by my calculations it wouldn’t amount to more than $20-$30 a month extra for most people. There’s not many other ways you could plant 1,100 trees a year for $30 a month, support the growth of Texas wind farms, and do your part to improve the Texas environment at the same.

It certainly seems to be a worthy trade-off. Spread the word to other Texas residents. Most people probably don’t even know TXU has more than 1 rate plan.