Affordable Community Solar Solutions Offered by
Wisconsin Co-ops for Members
As Vernon Electric Cooperative (Westby, Wis.) embarked on the Bluff Prairie Community Solar project in Wisconsin, the objective was to provide benefits to as many members as possible, including those with constrained financial means.
Observing the success of its initial solar project in 2014, Vernon Electric's CEO and General Manager, Craig Buros, noted that "our members appreciated the opportunity to engage in local community solar generation. However, participation in these projects often necessitates a premium price."
In response to this challenge, the co-op, in collaboration with multiple partners, devised an innovative approach to deliver affordable solar energy. This initiative is particularly significant in a state where, according to 2021 Energy Information Administration data, 25% of co-op households have an annual income of less than $35,000.
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Source: NRECA
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