"Going green" is much more than just talk at First Choice Power. As we go about our daily business of selling you the electricity you need, we keep looking for ways to make the world a greener place, too. We believe that good environmental citizenship begins at home—in our homes and our community, as well as right here in our own offices. We wouldn't feel right about encouraging our customers to be more environmentally responsible if we're not doing our part. As a company and as individuals, we're committed to making a difference—and helping you do the same.
Cleaner, Greener Electricity Plans
Many companies say they offer green plans, but First Choice Power is one of just a handful of Texas electric companies offering 100% renewable energy plans (versus the 10 or 20% renewable plans offered by some other providers). When you choose a green energy plan from First Choice Power you're supporting clean, renewable energy from natural resources like wind, water, solar energy, geothermal energy and biofuels. These resources offer clean alternatives to fossil fuels now and into the future—they produce little or no pollution or greenhouse gases, and they'll never run out.
Tools for Saving Electricity (Money, Too)
Making a few energy-smart decisions around your house can make a big difference in your energy bill and give you a little extra cash for more important things. Conserving electricity is good for the Texas environment, too. Changing a few everyday habits means less pollution, fewer greenhouse gases and fewer power plants that need to be built, for starters.
Reduce Your Use™ Grants
Texas has thousands of non-profit agencies that lend a helping hand to others. But who's helping them? First Choice Power Reduce Your Use Grants help selected Texas non-profits buy energy-efficient products and services—everything from energy-conserving lighting to solar panels. These grants help our community partners lower their energy costs so they can spend more money helping out their clients.
Classroom Energy Innovation Grants™
Remember that teacher who encouraged you to do more and learn more? We remember teachers like that, too. We created First Choice Power Classroom Energy Innovation Grants to help teachers inspire their students with hands-on learning and creative teaching ideas. These grants assist Texas teachers and students as they explore energy topics and study the natural world around them.
Community Recycling Support
Our Simply Better Recycling Program provides free recycling boxes for local community events, festivals, schools and nonprofits.
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Learn about First Choice Power recycling programs.
Making a Difference Here at First Choice Power
We're fond of telling our customers that making a few energy-saving changes here and there can really add up. Well, we’ve been practicing what we preach here at First Choice Power. Every year we commit more time and resources to conserving energy in our offices, as well as supporting a wide range of environmental causes around Texas.
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Reducing paper use: Redesigning our paper bills, encouraging paperless billing and automatic payments and converting to energy-efficient printers saves thousands of trees a year.
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Employees giving back: We sponsor our employees as they participate in large-scale projects to improve local communities. Recent examples: 8000 trees planted through the Arbor Day Foundation and trash collection days.
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Around the office: Our break room has bins for aluminum, glass, plastic and paper recycling. We use real ceramic coffee mugs, not paper ones and we save trees by avoiding printing documents. When we have to print something, we try to print double-sided so we only use half the paper.