DOE Recognizes Farmers Electric Cooperative as a Green Power Leader
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) recognized Farmers Electric Cooperative of Kalona, Iowa, in its annual assessment of leading utility green power programs. Using information provided by utilities, NREL has developed “Top 10” rankings of utility green power programs for 2010 in the following categories: total sales of renewable energy to program participants, total number of customer participants, the percentage of customer participation, green power sales as a percentage of total utility retail electricity sales, and the lowest price premium charged for a green power program using new renewable resources. Farmers Electric Cooperative was one of NREL’s Top 10 based on percentage of customer participation. For the entire list of those recognized, click through to the article.