5 Green Cities in America

All across the country, people are looking for more ways to live green. And along with that push to live a little closer to the three R mantra(reduce,reuse, and recycle). Americans are asking their cities and towns to think green, too.

Let me give you a closer look at the top 5 greenest cities which was chosen according to official energy policies, green power, green buildings, and even the availability of fresh, locally grown food.

The first one of the list is CORVALLIS, OREGON. Located in the Willamette Valley about 90 miles south of Portland, it has a population of approximately 81,000 and is the site of Oregon State University. Last year they received utility provider Pacific Power's certificate of environmental stewardship and the city purchases its power from renewable sources and in 2006 named a Green Power Community by the EPA.

Second on the list is PORTLAND METRO, OREGON. Next is BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON. The fourth one is SANTA ROSA/PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA and the fifth one is BOULDER, COLORADO.

I actually found the top 25 places to live but I thought I'd share the top 5. Come to think of it, I don't even live close to these cities. I didn't even see any cities in Texas.

If you want to get the complete list, you can check out Country Home.

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