Here’s a quick walkthrough of the different parts of the Web site:

Green Power. Ever try to talk to your friends and neighbors about renewable energy? We know it’s pretty complicated. Here’s where you can send them to learn more about the options and how they can sign up, too.

Learn. In this section, you can drill down to even more technical information. Ever wonder exactly how a wind turbine generates power and how it ends up at your home or business? And what exactly is biomass power? These questions and others are answered here. This is also where you’ll find a robust green power calculator to learn how your renewable power choice reduces CO2 and makes a positive impact on our environment. This is also the place for teachers and students to find out about renewable energy curriculum, download fun projects for younger children and take part in other interactive activities.

Community. Since you’re already a renewable power customer, you may want to connect with others who share your commitment. You’ll find an easy-to-use event calendar here, which lists many of the sustainable events going on in our community. You can view customer profiles and see how your friends and neighbors are doing on the green front. You can also compare your neighborhood on our local map to see how your Zip code is doing in supporting renewable energy compared to the rest of the area. Finally, you can participate in quick polls to give the community a voice and see how we are all doing.

Take Action. Perhaps you want to do more. Here’s where you can sign up for PGE paperless billing, learn more about energy efficiency or solar power and net metering. This is also where business and residential supporters of renewable energy connect. You can search through our database of business renewable power customers by location or category and feel good about patronizing companies with common environmental values.

Results. Here’s where you can learn more about the sustainable projects funded by your support of PGE’s renewable options. Read about a solar project installed at a local school or a stream restored by Habitat Support customers.

Benefits. Unlike the rest of the site, this secure section is for PGE renewable power customers only. Here you can take advantage of coupons and other discounts or refer a friend to renewable energy. This special section will update frequently, so be sure to check back often to see what’s new.

We hope you will find this Web site useful and informative, and we welcome your feedback. Please wander around, experience all the site has to offer and forward the link to a friend. GreenPowerOregon.com — it’s your green community!