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Renewable energy is electricity that is generated from renewable resources, such as wind, solar, hydro,
biomass, and geothermal sources.
Edison Sault's renewable energy program recognizes that approximately
27% of the
required power for our
customers is met by the generation from the Edison Sault hydro plant and the U. S. Corp of Engineers
hydro plant in Sault Ste. Marie. The remaining 83% of the required power supply is purchased under
contracts with We Energies and Consumers Energy.
Edison Sault's renewable energy program allows customers, who agree to pay a higher rate, to have an
increased percentage of their electric usage obtained from renewable sources. Under Edison Sault's
program, customers can select to have 60%, 80%, or 100% of their electric requirements obtained from
renewable energy.
Edison Sault will purchase the additional renewable energy under its joint operating power supply
agreement with We Energies. We Energies has an existing renewable program whereby it obtains
renewable energy from a variety of sources, such as wind, small hydro and biomass operations. Edison
Sault will purchase that renewable energy as it is needed on a month-to-month basis.
Not necessarily. The renewable energy could be generated wherever it is feasible. By identifying, or
tagging, the source of the generation, We Energies and Edison Sault will be able to document that sufficient
renewable energy has been obtained to meet the demands of the customers participating under the
renewable energy program.
This we cannot do, because electricity, however it is produced, flows by the laws of physical nature. We can
assure that in total, we have purchased as much renewable energy as has been requested.
All Edison Sault customers who are willing to pay a premium on their electric
usage can sign up for renewable energy. They can get
enrolled by contacting the main office at 906-632-5141 or toll free at 877-254-8233.
The premium will vary depending on the percentage of renewable power selected. The premium is 1.22
cents per kWh for customers electing to have 100% of their usage generated from renewable sources. A
residential customer participating at the 100% level who uses 1,000 kWh a month will pay an additional
$12.20, which represents a 20% premium over Edison Sault's regular rate. Those participating at the 60%
level will pay a premium of 0.41 cents per kWh, while those participating at the 80% level will pay a
premium of 0.82 cents per kWh.
It permits those customers who sign up to demonstrate their support for renewable energy through their
own financial support.
