Choose Emerging Energy

How does Emerging Energy™ work?  When you sign up, you agree to pay a small additional monthly fee that covers the added expense of acquiring this renewable resource.  There is no equipment to buy or install.  You can cancel or change your participation level at any time by contacting our office.

Where does Emerging Energy™ come from?  Emerging Energy currently comes from a wind farm located in Hancock County, Iowa.  In the future, this may change to wind from another Iowa site or include biomass, solar and methane digesters.

Will I have renewable energy supplied directly to my home or business?  All power generation facilities, whether from conventional or renewable sources, are connected to the power grid.  All electricity flows into a single energy pool. When you turn on a switch, you draw electricity out of this pool.  So, the actual electricity that you receive may or may not come from renewable sources.

How much does Emerging Energy™ cost?  You can choose your level of support.  Emerging Energy is sold in blocks of 100 kilowatt hours (kWh’s) at $2.00 per block.  The amount of the total Emerging Energy blocks you purchase will be added to your monthly charges and shown as a separate line item on your bill. 

Why does Emerging Energy™ cost more?  Production facilities that use renewable resources to generate electricity are currently more expensive to build and operate.  The Emerging Energy™ rate helps offset the costs of construction, maintenance and interconnection to the power grid.

What are the benefits to participating in Emerging Energy?  By signing up for Emerging Energy™, you help increase the use of renewable energy and support the construction and production of renewable energy sources that are located in Iowa.  

How do I sign up for Emerging Energy?  Contact our office or visit the Emerging Energy web page.