Our clients have the added peace of mind that the company that hosts their web sites is powered by 100% renewable energy - a solar and wind power mix. Every hosting plan we offer is covered under our carbon neutral green program, and at a price far less than you may have expected to pay.

Approved and recommended hosting

ThinkHost is approved "for people and for planet" and recommended by Co-Op America,  a respected non-profit membership organization consisting of thousands of green businesses and tens of thousands of eco-savvy consumers. Co-op America is dedicated to harnessing the economic power of consumers, investors and businesses to promote social justice and environmental sustainability.

Not just a marketing ploy

We take our commitment to the environment and efforts to minimize any negative impact our web hosting business makes on planet Earth very seriously.

Becoming 100% renewable energy powered was a big step for our company. Although one of our data centers was already powered partially by wind,  we sponsor many green/ progressive groups  and a couple of our offices were already powered by solar and wind energy energy - we wanted to do more, to become fully carbon neutral.

Becoming 100% renewable energy powered

Due to our infrastructure and geographical distribution, we couldn't install solar panels or construct a few wind turbines outside. It's also incredibly expensive. So, what to do? We weren't going to give up in our goals of becoming a very "green" web hosting service and we also didn't want to pass on extra costs associated with going greener to our clients!

Through an extensive audit, we calculated the electricity usage of our servers and staff offices, then purchased the necessary wind and solar green energy tags. There are a number of nationally accredited alternative energy providers around that provide certificates. They are the experts at generating green power; our specialty is web hosting. By not having to concern ourselves with the actual generation of renewable energy, it allows us focus more on our hosting technology and client care.

We only purchase tags that have been certified by Green-e; the nation's leading independent certification and verification program for renewable energy

By purchasing the green certificates (90% wind/10% solar), the electricity generated by these sources isn't routed directly into our various premises. We still pay all our bills as per usual to our regular providers - but for every X kilowatts worth of green energy tags purchased,  X kilowatts less electricity is fed into the grid via non-renewable means. The solar/wind generated electricity we purchased simply goes into the grid, in our case, Portland's. Still, the result is the same - carbon neutral web hosting.

Thinking earth friendly web hosting? ThinkHost!

Take the first step in becoming a environmentally conscious, carbon neutral online business and host with ThinkHost! As mentioned, every green web hosting plan we offer is powered by a wind/solar mix of electricity. 

Once you are hosted with us, flaunt this fact - we can supply you with text links, banners or buttons. Consumers are awakening to the fact that we can't keep taking from planet Earth and give nothing back except for pollution. Your clients will applaud you for your efforts!

Green power beyond your web site

After your web site and associated online services are environmentally friendly, consider other aspects of your business - your offices and factories.  When you purchase green energy certificates, you can usually choose which type of renewable energy you'd like - wind,  biomass, landfill gas, solar. The cost  is the value over and above normal electricity rates. While it's a little more expensive, we really believe it's worth the cost, not only in terms of benefit to the environment, but your clients will see you as a leader in resolving some of the most serious issues that face humanity today.

The more of us who choose this path,  the quicker that price per kilowatt of renewable energy should also drop, making green certificates cheaper. If enough of us demand green power, it will become the standard rather than the exception. We can all choose to be a part of the problem or part of the carbon neutral solution.

By hosting with ThinkHost, you are taking that extra step in being a part of the solution and we look forward to welcoming your company as a client! Select an earth friendly web hosting plan and join us today!