1 min read · Reviewed September 2026
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The grid pools all generation, so no supplier can route wind power to one house. Instead, a green plan buys renewable energy certificates equal to your usage, which funds renewable generation on the same grid.
What it costs now
Green plans used to carry a two- or three-cent premium. In most deregulated markets they now sit within a cent of conventional offers, and sometimes below them.
Solar buyback
If you own panels, look for a buyback plan that credits exported kWh. The credit rate matters more than the headline supply rate for most solar homes.
- Compare buyback credit per kWh, not just the supply rate
- Check whether credits roll over month to month
- Confirm any cap on how much export is credited
Questions people ask
Is a green plan worth the premium?
At under a cent per kWh, most households find it is — roughly the price of a coffee per month.
Do green plans work with solar panels?
Yes, and solar buyback plans are usually 100% renewable by default.
Electricity is a separate ScoutRoo service from home internet. Rates shown are illustrative market averages — confirm terms on the supplier's facts label before enrolling.