{
  "name": "Renewable Energy Utilities",
  "edition_label": "October 2026",
  "edition_updated_at": "2026-10-11",
  "slug": "renewable-energy-utilities",
  "kind": "subcategory",
  "parent_slug": "utilities-home-infrastructure-services",
  "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities",
  "scope": "Category research. Parent-industry AOV benchmark shown as a separate reference.",
  "directory_status": "deferred",
  "page_readiness": "published",
  "directory_notice": null,
  "benchmark": {
    "status": "unavailable_insufficient_cohort",
    "slug": "renewable-energy-utilities",
    "parent_slug": "utilities-home-infrastructure-services",
    "cohort_scope": "exact_child",
    "median_aov_usd": null,
    "p25_aov_usd": null,
    "p75_aov_usd": null,
    "metric_window": null,
    "scope_label": "The exact category cohort does not support a publishable AOV aggregate.",
    "methodology": "No publishable AOV benchmark is available for this category. Parent and sibling benchmarks are not substituted.",
    "read_at": "2026-10-11T14:12:22.789630+00:00",
    "period_label": "No publishable aggregate",
    "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Renewable Energy Utilities: no publishable AOV benchmark. The exact category cohort does not support a publishable AOV aggregate. Status reviewed 2026-10-11T14:12:22.789630+00:00. https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#benchmark",
    "source": {
      "name": "Madgicx Research & Labs",
      "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#benchmark"
    }
  },
  "metric_definitions": [],
  "metric_definitions_scope": "Definitions only; no ACV, MRR or ARPU benchmark or measured correlation is supplied.",
  "brands": null,
  "answers": [
    {
      "group": "In this category",
      "id": "answer-transportutilitiesvehicles1-renewable-energy-utilities-1",
      "question": "What location qualification belongs in a renewable electricity offer?",
      "text": "Green Mountain says US SolarSPARC plans are available in most markets it serves and directs customers to check their ZIP code. Suggested practice: verify the address and offered plan before promoting enrollment; the FAQ does not establish nationwide service or eligibility at every served address.",
      "context": "",
      "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#answer-transportutilitiesvehicles1-renewable-energy-utilities-1",
      "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Renewable Energy Utilities. What location qualification belongs in a renewable electricity offer? Green Mountain says US SolarSPARC plans are available in most markets it serves and directs customers to check their ZIP code. Suggested practice: verify the address and offered plan before promoting enrollment; the FAQ does not establish nationwide service or eligibility at every served address.  Source: https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/en/home-energy-solutions/solar-energy-projects-solarsparc/solarsparc-faqs Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#answer-transportutilitiesvehicles1-renewable-energy-utilities-1",
      "source_url": "https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/en/home-energy-solutions/solar-energy-projects-solarsparc/solarsparc-faqs"
    },
    {
      "group": "In this category",
      "id": "answer-transportutilitiesvehicles1-renewable-energy-utilities-2",
      "question": "Does a SolarSPARC plan send solar-only electricity directly to a home?",
      "text": "Green Mountain's US SolarSPARC FAQ describes purchasing and retiring RECs for 100% of paid usage. SolarSPARC 10 uses at least 10% solar and up to 90% wind attributes; SolarSPARC 100 uses solar attributes. Suggested practice: state the certificate mechanism and selected plan, without implying a dedicated physical connection.",
      "context": "",
      "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#answer-transportutilitiesvehicles1-renewable-energy-utilities-2",
      "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Renewable Energy Utilities. Does a SolarSPARC plan send solar-only electricity directly to a home? Green Mountain's US SolarSPARC FAQ describes purchasing and retiring RECs for 100% of paid usage. SolarSPARC 10 uses at least 10% solar and up to 90% wind attributes; SolarSPARC 100 uses solar attributes. Suggested practice: state the certificate mechanism and selected plan, without implying a dedicated physical connection.  Source: https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/en/home-energy-solutions/solar-energy-projects-solarsparc/solarsparc-faqs Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#answer-transportutilitiesvehicles1-renewable-energy-utilities-2",
      "source_url": "https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/en/home-energy-solutions/solar-energy-projects-solarsparc/solarsparc-faqs"
    },
    {
      "group": "In this category",
      "id": "answer-transportutilitiesvehicles1-renewable-energy-utilities-3",
      "question": "Can a renewable utility ad describe a monthly fund contribution as a monthly customer credit?",
      "text": "Green Mountain's US SolarSPARC FAQ separates a monthly solar-fund contribution from an annual customer credit, whose amount depends on the plan contract. Suggested practice: keep contribution frequency and customer-credit frequency distinct; neither establishes a universal monthly saving on an electricity bill.",
      "context": "",
      "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#answer-transportutilitiesvehicles1-renewable-energy-utilities-3",
      "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Renewable Energy Utilities. Can a renewable utility ad describe a monthly fund contribution as a monthly customer credit? Green Mountain's US SolarSPARC FAQ separates a monthly solar-fund contribution from an annual customer credit, whose amount depends on the plan contract. Suggested practice: keep contribution frequency and customer-credit frequency distinct; neither establishes a universal monthly saving on an electricity bill.  Source: https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/en/home-energy-solutions/solar-energy-projects-solarsparc/solarsparc-faqs Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#answer-transportutilitiesvehicles1-renewable-energy-utilities-3",
      "source_url": "https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/en/home-energy-solutions/solar-energy-projects-solarsparc/solarsparc-faqs"
    },
    {
      "group": "In this category",
      "id": "answer-transportutilitiesvehicles1-renewable-energy-utilities-4",
      "question": "Which continuing eligibility condition belongs in an annual SolarSPARC credit offer?",
      "text": "Green Mountain's US FAQ says customers must remain SolarSPARC customers in good standing when the credit is issued. Moving within a territory where SolarSPARC is available can preserve eligibility. Suggested practice: include those conditions; enrolling once does not guarantee future credits after leaving the plan.",
      "context": "",
      "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#answer-transportutilitiesvehicles1-renewable-energy-utilities-4",
      "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Renewable Energy Utilities. Which continuing eligibility condition belongs in an annual SolarSPARC credit offer? Green Mountain's US FAQ says customers must remain SolarSPARC customers in good standing when the credit is issued. Moving within a territory where SolarSPARC is available can preserve eligibility. Suggested practice: include those conditions; enrolling once does not guarantee future credits after leaving the plan.  Source: https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/en/home-energy-solutions/solar-energy-projects-solarsparc/solarsparc-faqs Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#answer-transportutilitiesvehicles1-renewable-energy-utilities-4",
      "source_url": "https://www.greenmountainenergy.com/en/home-energy-solutions/solar-energy-projects-solarsparc/solarsparc-faqs"
    },
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      "group": "Category research",
      "id": "answer-benchmark-status",
      "question": "Which AOV benchmark is shown?",
      "text": "The reference benchmark is for Utilities & Home Infrastructure Services.",
      "context": "Parent industry benchmark. Snapshot read 11 October 2026.",
      "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#answer-benchmark-status",
      "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Renewable Energy Utilities. Which AOV benchmark is shown? The reference benchmark is for Utilities & Home Infrastructure Services. Parent industry benchmark. Snapshot read 11 October 2026. Source: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services#benchmark Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#answer-benchmark-status",
      "source_url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services#benchmark"
    },
    {
      "group": "Use this research",
      "id": "answer-download-research",
      "question": "Can I download this industry research?",
      "text": "The exports section provides this edition in Markdown and JSON, along with a research index. Credit Madgicx Research & Labs and link to the exact source. Keep its snapshot date and scope.",
      "context": "",
      "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#answer-download-research",
      "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Renewable Energy Utilities. Can I download this industry research? The exports section provides this edition in Markdown and JSON, along with a research index. Credit Madgicx Research & Labs and link to the exact source. Keep its snapshot date and scope.  Source: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#reuse Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#answer-download-research",
      "source_url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#reuse"
    },
    {
      "group": "Use this research",
      "id": "answer-cite-research",
      "question": "How should I cite a finding from this page?",
      "text": "Credit Madgicx Research & Labs and link to the exact source. Keep its snapshot date and scope.",
      "context": "",
      "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#answer-cite-research",
      "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Renewable Energy Utilities. How should I cite a finding from this page? Credit Madgicx Research & Labs and link to the exact source. Keep its snapshot date and scope.  Source: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#reuse Answer: https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#answer-cite-research",
      "source_url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services/renewable-energy-utilities#reuse"
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  "parent_benchmark_reference": {
    "scope": "parent_industry",
    "parent_slug": "utilities-home-infrastructure-services",
    "parent_name": "Utilities & Home Infrastructure Services",
    "source_url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services#benchmark",
    "benchmark": {
      "status": "verified_aggregate",
      "slug": "utilities-home-infrastructure-services",
      "parent_slug": null,
      "cohort_scope": "root_and_children",
      "median_aov_usd": 297.88,
      "p25_aov_usd": 50.45,
      "p75_aov_usd": 400.0,
      "metric_window": null,
      "scope_label": "Equal-weight AOV benchmark",
      "methodology": "Median and middle 50% of observed account-level average order values in USD, with each account weighted equally. Use this range as a comparison, not a profitability measure.",
      "read_at": "2026-10-11T14:12:22.789630+00:00",
      "period_label": "Dated snapshot",
      "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Utilities & Home Infrastructure Services account AOV: median $297.88; middle 50% $50.45 to $400.00. Snapshot read 11 October 2026. https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services#benchmark",
      "source": {
        "name": "Madgicx Research & Labs",
        "url": "https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services#benchmark"
      }
    },
    "citation": "Madgicx Research & Labs. Utilities & Home Infrastructure Services account AOV: median $297.88; middle 50% $50.45 to $400.00. Snapshot read 11 October 2026. https://madgicx.com/labs/industries/utilities-home-infrastructure-services#benchmark"
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