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Web Hosting Powered by Seattle Hydroelectricity
The servers that host your website at Ultra Web Hosting run on over 90% hydroelectric power from Seattle City Light, one of the greenest electric utilities in the United States. When you host your website with Ultra, your online presence is backed by clean, renewable energy rather than coal or natural gas.
This is not a carbon offset or a credit-trading arrangement. Our data center draws electricity from a grid that is directly supplied by hydroelectric dams in the Cascade Range. Seattle City Light has been generating hydroelectric power since 1905 and meets strict low-impact hydro certification standards. It is one of the few utilities in the country that can claim over 90% clean energy for its entire service area.
Why Hydroelectric Hosting Matters
Over 90% Clean Energy
Seattle City Light generates over 90% of its electricity from hydroelectric sources. The remaining power comes from other renewables like wind and solar. This makes Ultra one of the greenest hosting providers you can choose without any greenwashing or creative accounting.
No Carbon Offsets Needed
Many "green" hosting companies buy carbon offsets or renewable energy credits to claim green status while still running on fossil fuel grids. Our approach is simpler: the electricity that actually powers our servers comes from water flowing through turbines in the Cascades.
Reliable and Affordable
Hydroelectric power is one of the most reliable and cost-effective forms of electricity generation. It does not depend on weather conditions like solar or wind, and Seattle's extensive dam infrastructure provides consistent baseload power year-round. That reliability translates to stable hosting costs.
Over a Century of Clean Power
Seattle's hydroelectric tradition dates back to 1905 when the city built its first hydroelectric plant at Cedar Falls. Seattle City Light later developed facilities in the Skagit River area that meet strict low-impact hydro certification, meaning the dams are designed to minimize ecological disruption to fish habitats and river ecosystems.
Same Great Hosting Features
Green energy does not mean reduced features. You get the same shared hosting plans with cPanel, Nginx caching, CloudLinux isolation, free SSL, Softaculous one-click installs, and free website migration that every Ultra customer receives.
Green Hosting Badges
Ultra hosting customers can display a green hosting badge on their website to show visitors that their site is powered by clean energy. Copy the badge code below and paste it into your website's footer or sidebar to certify your green status.
Display Your Green Hosting Badge
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ultra really powered by green energy?
Yes. Our data center is located in Seattle, which is served by Seattle City Light. Over 90% of Seattle City Light's electricity comes from hydroelectric sources. This is not a carbon offset program; it is the actual electricity powering our servers.
What is hydroelectric power?
Hydroelectric power generates electricity by using the force of flowing water to spin turbines. It is one of the oldest and most reliable forms of renewable energy. Seattle's hydroelectric infrastructure includes dams in the Cascade Range that have been operating for over a century.
Do I need to pay extra for green hosting?
No. Green hosting is not an add-on or upgrade. Every Ultra Web Hosting plan runs on the same Seattle-powered infrastructure. You get green hosting at the same price as any other plan starting at $3.95/mo.
How do I add a green badge to my website?
Copy the badge code from this page and paste it into your website's HTML, typically in the footer or sidebar. The badge links back to Ultra and lets your visitors know your site is hosted on clean energy.
