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Windsource®
Harnessing the power of wind for a cleaner Minnesota.
Windsource is the easy way to help the environment. When you purchase Windsource you are helping to support clean renewable wind energy generated from Minnesota wind farms. It’s an affordable and easy way to help Minnesota’s environment.
With Windsource, you choose how much wind energy you would like to support. You can choose a fixed number of Windsource blocks (100 kWh each) or choose the 100% Windsource option. Windsource is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Once our wind energy supply is fully subscribed, you may be added to a waiting list.
The cost of all the Windsource energy you purchase will be based on your actual metered electricity usage billed at the base electric rate plus the Windsource Program charge, less a fuel cost credit.
For 2007, the average net Windsource charge was $0.81 per 100 kWh block. Through the first half of 2008, the average net Windsource charge was $0.71 per 100 kWh block. Based on this rate history, an average residential customer using 675 kWh per month and signing up for 100 percent Windsource should expect an average increase of less than $10 to their monthly bill.
All rates are subject to change at any time pending approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. Based on current rates and your individual usage, your rates may vary from the example presented above.
For our residential electric customers, there’s a minimum one-year purchase requirement. You’ll continue to participate in Windsource on a month-to-month basis after the one-year period unless you notify us of a change in your commitment. Please allow 30 days for your change to be effective. If you move before completing your minimum term your Windsource commitment will terminate automatically.
Windsource Charge Details
Summary of Prices, Terms and Conditions
Frequently Asked Questions
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100% Wind Energy
The Green-e Program certifies that Windsource meets the environmental and consumer protection standards established by the non-profit Center for Resource Solutions. For more information on Green-e certification requirements, call 1-888-63-GREEN or log on to www.green-e.org.
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Energy Supply
The energy that supplies Windsource is 100 percent wind energy generated or purchased from Minnesota wind farms. A total of 31 wind turbines located in the counties of Pipestone, Dodge, Lincoln, Jackson and Rock currently supply the wind energy. The electricity is added to the Xcel Energy system for use across our service area in Minnesota.
The Windsource energy supply resource mix for our Minnesota electric system is detailed in the Product Content Label.
American Wind Energy Association
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