Why can’t the cost be spread over all customers instead of just those who request green power?
As a regulated utility, we strive to provide electricity at the lowest cost possible. Renewable energy is not the lowest-cost energy supply option. The Public (continued on reverse) Service Commission of Wisconsin requires all utilities to use some renewable energy. The costs for this mandated amount of renewable energy are spread across all customers. Wind and solar energy offered through GPT is above and beyond this mandated amount. MGE makes it available because some customers want more. These customers can choose to pay the higher cost to generate electricity using renewable resources. The fair way is to offer renewable energy to people who voluntarily choose to support it. Those who value low cost more can choose not to participate.
