Renewable Energy

Many Cooperative members are interested in owning renewable energy systems, particularly solar and wind, for their homes, businesses, or farming operations. A common question asked is how much money can be saved in future electricity costs in comparison to the investment. There are many variables that have an impact on the economic viability of a machine.

Butler Electric Co-op can help you answer these questions if you are considering a renewable system.

Project Costs
Interest rates
Electricity generated
Retail electric rate
Project life
Grants and loans
O&M costs
Electricity consumed
Utility's avoided cost of generation
Discount rate

We Are Your Trusted Source

As your Touchstone Energy cooperative, we are your source for energy and information. Since interest in solar power generation is growing, we put together a series of fact sheets to help answer questions you might have. Contact us for more information about solar and assistance in making decisions about whether solar is a good option for you.