1. Dairyland Power Cooperative Renewable Strategy
Brian Rude VP, External and Member Relations for Renew Wisconsin’s Energy Policy Summit January 21, 2016

2. Dairyland Power Cooperative
Based in La Crosse
25 member cooperatives in four states, 62 counties
600,000 population served
1,252 MW of generation
Over 3,000 miles of transmission

3. Dairyland Renewable Growth
In 2000, under 1%
2014 renewable level 12.5%
Wind, hydro, solar, landfill gas, digesters
Stoneman biomass plant closed

4. Dairyland Renewable Growth
Over 600 DG locations
Half of our cooperatives have community solar gardens operating or are in final planning stages, another quarter actively studying

5. Next Steps In June, announced solar RFP for up to 25MW
Received 30 responses, over 100 alternatives
In final negotiations for multiple projects, including Wisconsin
Operational this year
Also negotiating significant wind projects

6. Our View on the Future – More Renewables Coming!
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Our View on the Future – More Renewables Coming!
Member interest and support
More diversity in our energy sources is a sound business strategy
Costs are going down and technology is improving
Dealing with the CO2 constrained world