How much does a carbon offset cost through BEF?
Each BEF Carbon Offset costs $20, $27 or $35, depending on the type of renewable power the offset represents. Before we get further into the specifics of this cost answer, let us clarify our philosophy on the purchase of carbon offsets. Buying carbon offsets from BEF or any other organization is a voluntary purchase that should be combined with changes to your lifestyle. We always suggest that the first step our customer-partners should take is actively pursuing energy efficiency and carbon reduction activities. Change your incandescent light bulbs to compact fluorescents. Carpool or ride your bike or your bus a little more often. There are thousands of things that each of us can do to help reduce the size of our carbon footprints (if you’re looking for ideas, check out the nifty education section of our Web site). Once you’ve taken steps to reduce the size of your footprint, then buy carbon offsets. If you can only afford to spare $20, buy one BEF Carbon Offset; if your budget is a li
