Before you go green

• Improve energy efficiency:
• Visit mge.com/saveenergy to learn how to become more energy-efficient. 
• Evaluate your site for orientation and obstructions: 
• Wind turbines need adequate wind speeds.
• Solar systems need clear access to southern orientation. Too many trees or neighboring buildings can be a problem.
• Various building and safety codes apply.
• Investigate available options and consult with experts: 
• Visit mge.com/myrenewables for more helpful hints. 
• Work with experienced contractors: 
• Visit Focus on Energy for a list of contractors in our area.

MGE renewable rates
MGE offers customers three rate options to help make supporting renewable energy easy and more affordable.

• Buy green energy from MGE at a just a penny more than your regular electricity rate through Green Power Tomorrow.
• Sell MGE all of the electricity you produce from your solar PV energy system and become a Clean Power Partner.
• Sell MGE just the excess electricity you produce beyond what you use from your solar, wind or other renewable energy system through our customer-owned parallel generation rates.

For more information
Learn more about becoming a Clean Power Partner [PDF - 118 KB]