Celebrating Earth Month in Columbus: Small Actions, Big Impact

April is nationally recognized as Earth Month, a time to celebrate our planet, recognize the progress we’ve made, and recommit to protecting the environment we call home.

Earth Month is a reminder that Columbus is already taking meaningful action toward a more sustainable future. To date, the 100% clean energy delivered through Clean Energy Columbus is the equivalent to:

 

  • Removing 1.4 million cars from the road
  • Preserving 6.2 million acres
  • Providing electricity for nearly 700,000 homes

 

These efforts show how local action is delivering real environmental benefits for Columbus residents, this Earth Month and beyond.

To celebrate Earth Month, Clean Energy Columbus is proud to support several community events throughout April. These activities offer opportunities to learn, volunteer, and connect with others who are passionate about sustainability.

Interested in supporting a cleaner planet this month? Join us at one (or more!) of these events around the City and be part of Columbus’s Earth Month momentum.

Small Steps Toward a Greener Home

Earth Month is a great time to look at simple ways to reduce energy use at home. Small changes can lead to meaningful environmental and financial benefits.

  • Seal gaps and leaks: Use caulk or weather stripping around windows and doors to prevent cool air from escaping and help your home maintain comfortable indoor temperatures.
  • Upgrade lighting and appliances: Switching to energy-efficient LED lightbulbs and ENERGY STAR®-rated appliances can significantly reduce energy usage while maintaining performance.

These upgrades both reduce your carbon footprint and help lower monthly utility costs—making sustainability a win-win.

How Clean Energy Columbus Supports Sustainability (and Saves You Money)

Clean Energy Columbus makes it easy for residents to support clean energy without changing their daily habits. By aggregating community demand, the program secures competitively priced clean energy supply, helping participants access greener electricity while often saving money over the utility’s standard generation rate. Since the start of CEC, residents have saved $75+ million.

Residents can enjoy the simplicity of staying with their current utility for billing and service, while benefiting from clean energy and cost savings.

Join Today

Earth Month reminds us that progress happens when communities come together. Whether you’re attending an event, making energy-efficient upgrades, or participating in Clean Energy Columbus, your actions help shape a cleaner future for our City.

Looking to participate in Clean Energy Columbus? Call AEP Energy at 877-726-0214 to join the City’s Community Choice Aggregation program.