Electric cooperatives across the country are actively expanding their fuel portfolios to include an array of renewable sources, including wind, solar, geothermal, biomass, manure and hydro.

This web-based map provides an overview of co-op owned and purchased power from renewable energy sources.

• In 2008, co-ops received over 11 percent of their power from renewable sources, as compared to 9 percent for the nation’s entire electric utility sector.



• Nationwide, co-ops own 554 MW in renewable energy generation and have purchased contracts for 1946 MW for a combined total of 2500 MW. This is in addition to the roughly 10 GW of preference power contracts with Federal hydroelectric facilities.

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The map illustrates the importance of Clean Renewable Energy Bonds in boosting the ability of co-ops to develop substantial renewable energy projects. More than three dozen co-ops applied for and received CREB bonding authority.

Contact information for individual cooperatives and statewide associations can be found by using the pull-down menu of states on the www.NRECA.coop home page.