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What is renewabLe energy? <br />Renewable energy is generated from facilities powered by <br />wind, soLar, bioenergy, water, and more. <br />Where does the renewabLe energy for CLean Energy Choice <br />come ,from? <br />11,*CLEAN ENERGY <br />CHOICE <br />The renewable energy for the ,lean Energy Choice prograrn is suppLied by Minnesota Municipal Power Agency's <br />renewable resources. MMPA's renewable resources include wind, soLar, and biornass. <br />For more information please visit rnrnpaorglsustainaale-energy loverviewI <br />Does renewabLe energy,ftow directLy to my business? <br />No. The renewable energy that's generated enters into the "electric grid," so it's difficult to pinpoint exactly where the <br />specific electricity suppLying your business originates. However, Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) provided as <br />part of the Clean Energy Choice prograrn guarantee that your renewable purchases are certified renewable energy in <br />Minnesota. <br />What are RenewabLe Energy Certificates (RECs)? <br />Every kilt watt-hour of renewable energy generated by M M PA is assigned a unique REC number to ensure that each <br />unit of renewable energy is accurately tracked. The State of Minnesota also uses RECs to track renewable energy use. <br />The Clean Energy Choice prograrn utilize s these RECs to ensure that you are helping to support sustainabLe energy <br />systerns for the future. <br />Am I committed to a contract term? <br />Yes. Participation in the Clean Energy Choice for Business prograrn is based on an annual contract term. In return, the <br />per -kWh surcharge is fixed for the sarne time period. You wiLL be informed of any change in the per -kWh surcharge for <br />the upcoming year by November 1, and you have until December 1 to inform us if you want to continue your contract <br />in the new year. <br />How much does CLean Energy Choice for Business Cost? <br />An incremental charge of $0.002 per kilt watt-hour (kWh) is added to the standard electric rate. The charge is applied <br />to all kWh in excess of the Minnesota Renewable Energy Standard, which is currently 20% of all electric saLes. An <br />example fee table is Listed below. <br />FormuLa: (kWh per month (10,000 x [100%-20%] x $.002) = Clean Ener9 y Choice Additional Surcharge <br />kWh Approximate C[ean Energy Choice <br />Baer Month E[ectric Charge Additiona[ Surcharge <br />1,000 $100 $1.60 <br />10,000 $1,000 $16 <br />100,000 $10,000 $160 <br />