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As our country's demand for electricity continues to grow, utilities search for environmentally friendly alternatives for producing energy. These alternatives are commonly referred to as "green power".

At CU, we're doing our part to grow green power responsibly.

Green power, in its simple form, is defined as electricity that is generated by using renewable energy sources that have minimal impact upon the earth. Two of the more commonly known renewable energy sources are wind and solar. Their popularity is based on the fact that they are naturally produced, have low operational costs, and that they produce electricity without emissions.

CU is a participant in a project that will provide wind-generated electricity to Springfield for the next 20 years. The Smoky Hills Wind Farm in Salina, Kansas, will provide CU with 50 megawatts of electricity annually from 2009 - 2029. 		Renewable Programs Partnership for Sustainability

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