Does green energy cost more then regular energy?

I've been wanting to switch but my parents wont do it if it costs more. So i was just wondering does it cost more or does it cost the same?

Public Comments

1. It does cost more, but it saves the environment.
2. yes it does cost more but as more people sign on to it ,it will come down in price as the motto price and demand,as more people demand it more producers will go on line with it hence making it more affordable
3. your return on investment will be longer. But everyone needs to do it. For example, the cost of solar panels is very expensive and you may not see the return or the reverse in the electric meter for a long time. I am lucky to live in a city with10 windmills that generate electricity for the surrounding towns. Even the cost of hybrid cars are very expensive. BUT that's not the point. We as a society need to reduce our consumption of fossil fuels. One day it will run out and we have to be prepared. --we only buy energy star appliances, changed our light bulbs and only use the car when we have multiple errands. No gas guzzlers allowed.
4. NOT always... Some places in the world have sites to generate hydropower at a price much lower than nuclear or coal. For this reason, some heavy industries decide to relocate to these remote areas (due to the price... and trust me, they know where their interest is). Household heating with wood pellets pay half the heating bill of households with fuel oil or natural gas. In sicily, photovoltaic is cheaper than the electricity from the grid (20ct per kWh). Once installed, a ground water heat pump can heat at 1/6th the cost of other systems.
5. Green Energy typically costs between an extra 5 and 10 dollars per month depending on your location and power company. It's a flat monthly cost - it won't cost more per kilowatt. You should ask them to make the switch, and offer to pay for it if they are unwilling. Show them your passionate commitment to the environment - it's contagious!
6. It is a bit more expensive depending where you live. In San Antonio (for example), citizens can choose to use electricity created through Wind Turbines in West Texas for a slightly higher price than conventional coal-produced electricity. Some large-scale municipalities offer clean energy for the same price if not, at times, cheaper than the national average. It really depends on where you live, what you have available and what your local energy producers offer. On the other hand, if you are willing to shell out some cash, you can purchase solar panel cells for your home/business. 1 panel costs approximately $1,500 or so (with installation I believe) and the average home needs about 8-10 of them for a substantial amount of their electricity needs to be met. The upside on this is that over time, the costs are usually recouped within 10 years or so and then you make money from it. Also, if you produce enough electricity on your own, the power company rebates you for the power produced. Plus, the government offers rebates and tax credits for purchasing, installing and using renewable energy. Hope it helps.
7. If you are talking about buying "green power" from the electric company, generally it does cost more. If the power company could obtain green energy for cheaper already, they would do so without giving you a choice.