Renewable Energy Program
●Frequently Asked Questions
●Green Power for Business

You can contribute to a cleaner environment and sustainable energy future by investing a few dollars every month in our Renewable Energy Program. It doesn’t require new equipment, any changes in how you use or receive energy, or any long-term commitments. What could be simpler? Best of all, by supporting renewable energy, you can help ensure a good quality of life for your family and your community for generations to come. Every dollar you invest in renewable energy is used to foster the growth of renewable resources.

Why renewable energy?

It’s clean. The more energy we use from renewable resources, the less we will need to rely on fossil-fuel based energy. We can reduce carbon dioxide emissions — which contribute to climate change — and keep the air that we breathe cleaner.

It’s secure. Renewable energy is in use all over the country and has proven reliable. And because it’s produced from resources that are available here at home, renewable energy can increase our energy independence.

It’s sustainable. Renewable energy sources such as wind, water, biogas and solar can never be depleted. That’s simply not true of conventional generation sources such as coal, oil and natural gas. If we want to ensure an unlimited supply of energy resources for future generations, renewable energy is the way to go.

Where does our renewable energy come from?

Through our membership in WPPI Energy, a regional power company serving Wisconsin, Upper Michigan and Iowa, we have access to energy from the following renewable resources:

Wind. Wind energy, the fastest growing source of renewable energy, comes from wind turbines and is 100 percent emission-free.

Biogas. Landfill gas is converted into electricity, significantly reducing methane (a greenhouse gas) and lessening air pollution.

Solar. Energy from the sun is converted into electrical energy without producing any emissions.

Our Renewable Energy Program is Green-e Energy certified.  Green-e Energy was established by the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions to provide information and an objective standard for consumers to compare renewable energy options, and to verify that consumers get what they pay for. View our Product Content

For more information, call (888) 63-GREEN or visit www.green-e.org.

Visit our Green Power Calculator and learn how the purchase of blocks of renewable energy is equivalent to tons of aluminum recycled, tons of newspaper recycled, tons of glass recycled, barrels of oil not used, tons of coal not used, acres of forest planted and months of not driving a car.

Stand up and be counted. Future generations will thank you.

Our Renewable Energy Program makes it easy to invest in a secure energy future and a cleaner environment. You can participate at whatever level you’d like, change your participation level at any time, or withdraw from the program with no cancellation fee.

Three dollars per block is all it takes

To get started, just select the number of blocks of renewable energy you wish to purchase. You pay just $3.00 additional per month for each block of renewable energy, the equivalent of 300 kilowatt-hours (kWh). For example, if you sign up for two blocks, an additional renewable charge of $6.00 will appear on your monthly bill. Participation is optional; buy as much or as little as you’d like.

Even a modest purchase has a big impact. Purchasing just two blocks of renewable energy per month, for an entire year, is like offsetting 100 percent of your car’s emissions.

Sign up today

To participate, simply download/complete the response form, fold the sheet into thirds and mail it, postage-paid.

Green Power for Business

Supporting the use of renewable energy is a real “win-win” for your business and for the community.  We make it easy with the Green Power for business program.

Through Green Power for business, you can contribute to a cleaner environment and sustainable energy future. Every dollar you invest in renewable energy is used to foster the growth of renewable resources.

“Buying green” is also good for business. Studies show that people have a more favorable view of — and are more likely to buy services from — companies that demonstrate concern for the environment.

Why renewable energy?

It’s clean. The more energy we use from renewable resources, the less we will need to rely on fossil-fuel based energy. We can reduce carbon dioxide emissions — which contribute to climate change — and keep the air we breathe cleaner.

It’s sustainable. Renewable energy sources such as wind, water, biogas and solar can never be depleted. That’s simply not true of conventional generation sources such as coal, oil and natural gas. And because it’s produced from resources that are available here at home, renewable energy can increase our energy independence.

It’s forward-thinking. Diversifying our power supply by adding renewable resources offers long-term advantages. For example, this limits our exposure to expected increases in the costs of fossil fuel generation. Increasing the use of renewable resources can help control energy costs in the future, particularly when combined with energy efficiency and conservation measures.

Our Green Power for Business Program is Green-e Energy certified.  Green-e Energy was established by the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions to provide information and an objective standard for consumers to compare renewable energy options, and to verify that consumers get what they pay for. View our Product Content Label.

For more information, call (888) 63-GREEN or visit www.green-e.org .

Visit our Green Power Calculator and learn how the purchase of blocks of green power is equivalent to tons of aluminum recycled, tons of newspaper recycled, tons of glass recycled, barrels of oil not used, tons of coal not used, acres of forest planted and months of not driving a car.

Getting started is quick and easy

Supporting renewable energy is a simple decision to make. There is no special equipment to install, and no change in the way your organization receives or uses energy. To sign up, just choose an amount of renewable energy that’s equal to some or all of your monthly electric usage. You can change your participation level or withdraw from the program at any time.

You pay just $3.00 additional per month for each block of renewable energy, the equivalent of 300 kilowatt hours (kWh). If you’re interested in purchasing 100 blocks or more, be sure to ask your Energy Services Representative about our discounted rate for large purchases.

To participate, simply download/complete the response form, fold the sheet into thirds and mail it, postage-paid.

Where does the renewable energy come from?

As an owner of WPPI Energy we have access to a portfolio of renewable energy projects developed exclusively for this program.

These resources include electricity generated at a refurbished, low-impact hydroelectric plant at the base of Lake Arbutus near Black River Falls, biogas projects and two wind turbines located on the Buffalo Ridge in southwest Minnesota.

How will the renewable energy be delivered to my home or business?

Electricity generated by the renewable resources will be fed into the electric power grid along with all other power sources serving our community. While it isn't possible today to deliver electricity from renewable sources directly to your home or business, your support for the Renewable Energy Program will enable us to increase the amount of clean, green resources that are a part of our power supply.

Can businesses participate?

Yes. Commercial, industrial and agricultural customers are encouraged to sign up. Please contact us for details.

Why does renewable energy cost more?

Although many renewable resources such as wind, sunlight and moving water are free, the technologies for capturing this energy are still more expensive than traditional power plants. By choosing renewable energy, you help lower these electric costs and increase the amount of electricity generated from clean energy sources.