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Kit Carson Electric Cooperative Seeks to Invalidate Most Rate Protests

The Taos News reports on efforts by Kit Carson Electric Cooperative to invalidate all but 12 protests against a proposed $4.3 million rate hike.  A formal review of the rate increase by the New Mexico commission requires at least 25 valid protests.

Washington State’s 2020 Mandate for Alternative Energy in Question

Crosscut (Seattle) reports on the difficulties in meeting Washington State’s mandate that 15 percent of its electricity come from alternative sources by 2020.  Among other industry groups, Washington Rural Electric Cooperative Association had originally opposed the mandate.

Pedernales Board Adopts Policy to Distribute Capital Credits; Members React

Highland Lakes Newspaper has a short article on member reaction to Pedernales’ recent decision to distribute capital credits.

East Kentucky Power Cooperative Involved in Switchgrass Project

The AP reports on a biofuel program involving switchgrass, a native Kentucky grass, and the participation of East Kentucky Power Cooperative.

$76 Million Wind Project Moving Forward in Vermont; Coops to Buy Electricity

The largest wind project in Vermont has received $76 million in financing.  When complete, the 40 megawatt project will supply power to Vermont Electric Cooperative and the Washington Electric Cooperative, as well as the Burlington Electric Department.

Wind Turbines, Electric Cooperatives, and the South Dakota Prairie

Workers are getting closer to completing a 108-turbine wind farm just southwest of Wessington Springs, South Dakota. Rapid City Journal has the details of how these turbines are becoming part of the landscape.

Berkshire Wind Power Cooperative Issues $65 Million in Bonds

The Boston Globe has the latest details on the financing of the 10-turbine wind project in the Berkshires.

Maryland Commission OKs Rate Hike for Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative

Southern Maryland Newspapers has details on a $19.4 million rate hike by Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative.

Socorro Coop Uses New Technology to Thwart Copper Thieves

Life is getting more difficult for copper thieves.  The El Defensor Chieftain reports on a new copper-clad steel product that Socorro Electric Cooperative is using at a new $6 million substation.  The product, used in place of copper wire, has similar performance but much less salvage value.

Forty-One-MW Wind Farm to Supply Central Iowa Coop

Progress is being made on a 41-MW wind farm in Iowa.  The farm will supply power to Central Iowa Power Cooperative, which has a 20-year purchase agreement with the developer.  The Des Moines Register has the details.

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