A green energy incentive that relies not on tax money, but rather on ratepayer funds was pioneered in continental Europe, and is now getting a hard look in many countries around the world, including the United States.

VOA: standard.2010.03.23

In the wake of the global financial crisis, the Chinese government earmarked stimulus package to energy saving and green investments.

VOA: standard.2010.08.03

... A 'green power' program regularly invites customers to pay $4 to $10 extra per month to switch to clean energy.

VOA: standard.2010.03.23

Hundreds of electric utility companies are trying to burnish their green credentials by offering customers the option of supporting alternative energy.

VOA: standard.2010.03.23

Chinese Society Entrepreneurs and Ecology represents 130 businessmen who have embraced the principles of green economy: one builds energy efficient high-rise buildings;

VOA: standard.2010.02.24

The Maldivian leader wants countries like his to embrace green technology, switch to clean energy, and show the way to those who are opposed to change.

VOA: standard.2009.11.09

Last year alone, colleges and universities across the country created more than 100 major or minor programs in energy,sustainability, environmental studies and other so-called green subjects.

VOA: standard.2010.04.22

The hum of the spinning blades is the sound of China going green as it seeks to address the growing energy demands of its rapidly modernizing consumer society and fast-paced industrialization.

VOA: standard.2010.08.03

The hotels use energy-saving lights and appliances, buy local wine and produce for their restaurants, compost organic waste, donate old linens and towels to charities, and use an energy-efficient, "green" local laundry.

VOA: standard.2009.03.30