I tried to convince my roommates to switch to green power, but I was unsuccessful. For a "poor" college student every penny counts, so even $5 extra a month for energy is not appealing. On the other hand, for people like my parents who have more disposable income, switching to green power is easier at a lower opportunity cost. I informed my parents about PSE's Green Power Program and explained the current issues with the lack of use of renewable energy. My dad was really surprised at the low percentage of renewable energy used in the Northwest. He thought our main source of energy came from hydro and wind power. After giving him the facts, he was willing to switch to green power.
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