It means that the company gets some of its power from renewable sources like solar, wind, or hydro. The percentage tells you how much of the company’s power comes from renewables.
Other related questions:
Q: What does renewable content mean for electricity?
A: Renewable content is the portion of electricity that is generated from renewable sources.
Q: What do they mean when they say they are 100% renewable because of these RECs?
A: Renewable energy certificates (RECs) are a type of tradeable certificate that represents the environmental attributes of one megawatt-hour (MWh) of electricity generated from a specific renewable energy resource. RECs are often used to help utilities and other electricity providers meet renewable energy goals.
Q: How much of my electricity is renewable?
A: It depends on the source of your electricity. If your electricity comes from a renewable source, then all of it is renewable. However, if your electricity comes from a non-renewable source, such as coal, then none of it is renewable.
Q: Can we use renewable energy 100 percent?
A: No, we cannot use renewable energy 100 percent, but we can use it to supplement other energy sources.
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