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I notice in your table on Green Power proportions that NSW lags most other states in their uptake. I think one of the reasons why this is so is that the major electricity retailer in NSW (Energy Aust) changed the way they charge for 100% Greenpower.
The used to charge a premium on the kWh consumed but now they hit you with a fixed cost per quarter irrespective of how much you use. So if you are an efficient household and have a low power consumption the cost per kWh is outrageous. That is why I have gone back to only 10%.
I know other companies can supply Greenpower but when I have made inquiries there are lots of disincentives if you want to use Greenpower from a non-franchise supplier.
Any recommendations?
Yes, companies sell GreenPower in lots of different ways, like those pre-bought "blocks". It's stupid. And that's what makes it impossible for me to answer the questions I was given above, how many customers use what proportion GP. There are just too many schemes, it's almost as bad as bloody mobile phones.
You might be interested in Green Electricity Watch. They list all GreenPower schemes available, and give each a rating based on how much is new generation, how well-advertised and explained it is, and so on.