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Energy Portfolio

CIPCO is committed to providing energy to its Member-owners that is a diverse mix of wind, hydro, solar, landfill gas, natural gas and coal energy resources.

 A balanced portfolio of energy sources

 

 

1 CIPCO’s purchase power agreement for Wapello Solar LLC locks in stable, long-term pricing and avoids the risks associated with rising fuel costs. Renewable energy certificates (RECs) are not included in this agreement.

2 CIPCO invests in the development of renewable energy projects in several ways. We operate six small-scale solar arrays near communities we serve and retain the renewable energy certificates associated with each. We also contract with energy producers for the electricity output from wind, hydro, and methane gas from a landfill (converted into electricity). CIPCO cannot claim these resources as renewable within our supply portfolio as we have either sold to third parties or do not receive the renewable attributes associated with the electricity produced from these renewable power sources. By selling these attributes (RECs), we not only support other organizations in meeting their renewable energy goals, we also generate revenue to help us lower our wholesale power rate to our 12 Member-owner distribution cooperatives and 15 municipalities.

3 A percentage of market purchases exist within the portfolio to meet additional supply needs not covered by existing contracts or CIPCO-produced generation. Weather volatility and unplanned operational events at power plants may also impact market purchases.


Sources of Energy Pie Chart Percent Details 

Wind2 - 29.9%

Interchange3 - 22.5%

Coal - 29.3%

Solar1,2 - 6.9%

Hydro & Landfill Gas2 - 3.1%

Natural Gas - 1.8%

Other Purchases - 6.5%

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1400 Highway 13
Cedar Rapids IA 52403
P: (800) 373-8011

2600 Grand Avenue Ste. 300
Des Moines IA 50312
P: (800) 373-8011
 

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    • Member Cooperatives
    • SIMECA Members
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  • Operations
    • Generation
    • Energy Portfolio
    • Transmission
    • Environmental & Safety
    • Interconnection Documents
  • Financial
    • Annual Reports
    • Financial Ratings
  • About
    • Board of Directors
    • Leadership Team
    • CIPCO at a Glance
    • CIPCO Difference
    • Newsroom
    • Electric Vehicle
  • Careers
    • Career Opportunities
    • Power Up Your Career
    • Opportunities in Energy: Iowa Career Pathways