CleanChoice Energy, a renewable energy company that provides 100% clean electricity to customers across the country, has launched CleanChoice Energy 100% Wind Plans for both New York and Illinois residents and businesses. The new plans allow residents of those states to purchase 100% of their energy from in-state wind projects. Through supporting local projects, residents help protect their state's clean air and water g --wind energy helped New Yorkand Illinois residents avoid a combined 13 million metric tons of carbon pollution last year. Interested New York and Illinois residents and businesses can sign-up for 100% state wind in less than 5 minutes online. 

"We're excited to be offering 100% local wind for New Yorkers and Illinoisans. People want to support local businesses and choosing 100% in-state wind allows people to help create local jobs and reduce pollution in their state," said Tom Matzzie, CEO of CleanChoice Energy. "With this new service, CleanChoice Energy makes it easy to support local clean energy without a big upfront investment or a home construction project-instead they can sign up online and promote local wind in just a few minutes."

Supporting local wind helps lower energy costs, encourages local investment, and supports local jobs. The wind industry in New York and Illinois employs a combined 6,000 workers and has contributed nearly $13 billion in investment.  A 2012 Illinois Power Agency (IPA) report found that adding wind power to the electric grid reduced wholesale power prices by $176.8 million in the state while also creating jobs and economic growth in the state. CleanChoice 100% State Wind plans pair the energy homes and businesses use with wind energy through the purchase of renewable energy certificates from wind farms in that state.

CleanChoice Energy | cleanchoiceenergy.com