Renewable energy at the forefront

The future of renewable energy was the at the forefront of Sen. Amy Klobuchar’s visit to the Redwood Electric Cooperative Community Solar Highwater Array near Lamberton.

The unique project allows REC members get either a kWh credit on their monthly bill or pay $.14/kWh rate based on their portion of the total system production. The array is comprised of 448 solar panels. Each panel will produce approximately 500 kWh’s a year.

“What makes this project stand out is that it wasn’t mandated,” said Jim Haler, Member Services Manager with South Central Electric Association. “This is a project we undertook for the benefits of our members and those who want to get a portion of their electricity from a renewable source.”

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