Going green is becoming the trend today and there are a number of green web hosting sites. These green web hosts are very environmentally friendly and make a small contribution to solving the overall problem - and hopefully more people who follow in their footsteps. Green web hosting sites usually try and limit environmental damage and encourage a carbon neutral footprint by doing the following:

• They purchase all their power from firms which sell renewable energy. The power is then used to serve the office monitor, printers, laptops and data centers. The suppliers of these renewable energy use wind or solar power to generate energy.

• The green web hosting firms also advocate going green outside their premises. Many of them partner with schools, institutions and private enterprises to implant trees in open spaces

• They make everyone else aware of the importance of going green, and promote cleaner leaving.

• They provide education on solar power and alternate methods of using energy

• They promote the selling of renewable energy credits. Renewable energy credits represent the environmental benefits of producing 1,000 kWh of non polluting energy from sources easily replenished by earths natural systems like water and wind

Many popular and well-known hosting companies are going green. If you’re looking for a green web host, here are a few companies for your consideration:

Dreamhost
Dreamhost is incredibly popular and very affordable. They went green in 2007 and have been our host of choice ever since. Plans start at $6.95. Learn More about Dreamhost

ThinkHost
ThinkHost is 100% renewable energy powered and they plant a tree for every new client. Plans start at $7.95. Learn More about ThinkHost