Bullfrog Powered!

My house is now officially "Bullfrog Powered", and I don't mean that I have a family of bullfrogs running on treadmills in my crawlspace. Bullfrog Power is "a leading provider of 100% green electricity, with service available to Ontario and Alberta residents and businesses" (http://www.bullfrogpower.com/)

You might wonder if this is cheaper than regular electricity. Well, it's not, but at least I know that my electricity is environmentally friendly (and supported by the World Wildlife Fund of Canada). The price is a little higher and my electricity bill should increase by about $25/month... another incentive to reduce the amount of electricity I use. Once you switch you will get charged for the amount of electricity you use. Now, this doesn't mean that the actual electricity reaching your house comes from these green sources, but Bullfrog Power will add the energy you use on the grid. In other words, more green energy becomes available on the electricity grid.

If you live in Ontario or Alberta, I strongly recommend that you check out their website and make the switch. It's quite easy. There is an online form you need to fill out and it takes about 10 minutes to do. They will contact your local utility provider and make the change.

This is where consumers can make a different. If a lot of people start subscribing to Bullfrog Power (or other similar services), this sends a message to the utility companies and the government. WE HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! (pun intended!)