Supporting locally owned wind generation
By Bob Bauman, CEO, Butler County REC
“For the past several years, many of our members have chosen to support locally-owned wind generation by contributing to our EnergyWise Renewables program.
"In 2009, we saw a dramatic increase in wind generation activity. At the beginning of the year, we had only two wind generators connected to our system. However, as of December 31, we have 10 connected. An additional two members have signed interconnection agreements for generators that will be installed in 2010.
“EnergyWise Renewables contributions are based on 100 kilowatt-hour blocks, with each block costing $1.50 per month. Members can choose the number of blocks they wish to support, and contributions can start and stop anytime. All of the contributions go to support small-scale locally owned wind generation. We do not charge anything for the administration of the program.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Take a moment to read through our Frequently Asked Questions and if our EnergyWise Renewables program interests you, please participate.
If you receive your electrical power from Butler County REC, click here to download a member participation form. You may sign up to support from one to 30 blocks of renewable energy per month at a cost of $1.50 per block. Costs will be added on monthly to your electric bills. Each block will support 100 kilowatt-hours of wind generation.
Members may also purchase "EnergyWise tags" in denominations of $15 for one 1,000 kilowatt-hour block.
Other interested individuals (nonmembers) can participate by setting up ACH payment plans to make monthly contributions or purchase "EnergyWise tags" in denominations of $15 for one 1,000 kilowatt-hour block. Click here to download a participation form for nonmembers.