RENEWABLE ENERGY Renewable energy is already used to power homes and businesses across southern Minnesota, but there are opportunities to do more. Explore additional opportunities below to increase your impact. WELLSPRING PROGRAM Wind Program: The Wellspring renewable wind energy program is a voluntary program that offers wind-generated electricity to cooperative members. Electricity provided by wind generation is a coordinated effort between Great River Energy and its 28 distribution cooperatives. Members participating in the wind program are purchasing renewable energy credits (RECs). For every 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean, renewable electricity generation, a REC is created. Renewable energy is purchased in 100 (kWh) blocks. For each 100 (kWh) block purchased, there is an additional charge of $0.20 on your electric bill. Solar Program: Like the wind program, the Wellspring renewable solar energy program is a voluntary program offering solar-generated electricity to cooperative members. Electricity provided by solar generation is a coordinated effort between Great River Energy and its 28 distribution cooperatives. Members participating in the wind program are purchasing renewable energy credits (RECs). For every 1,000 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean, renewable electricity generation, a REC is created. Renewable energy is purchased in 100 (kWh) blocks. For each 100 (kWh) block purchased, there is an additional charge of $2.00 on your electric bill. Considering adding solar energy to your home or business? Use this tool to estimate potential paybacks. To find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Wellspring wind and solar programs, click here. To apply for the Wellspring program, please complete the application found here. CONNECTING YOUR OWN SYSTEM BENCO Electric Cooperative members who are interested in connecting their own Distributed Energy Resource (DER) system must access BENCO’s NOVA Power Portal for all DER materials, including applications, policies and supporting documents. Please note that all DER applications must be submitted online and approved before construction can begin. BENCO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, 20946 549TH AVENUE, MANKATO, MN, 56001, UNITED STATES507-387-7963 © Copyright 2018 • BENCO Electric Cooperative • All rights reserved.

CAREERS Thank you for your interest in employment at BENCO Electric Cooperative. BENCO is an equal opportunity employer and currently serves approximately 19,000 members with energy across south-central Minnesota. There are no current employment openings at this time. All applicants are required to complete the employment application. Depending on the position being applied for, you may be required to provide additional information such as a cover letter and resume. To apply for a position at BENCO Electric Cooperative, please complete the application below: Employment Application BENCO Electric Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. BENCO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, 20946 549TH AVENUE, MANKATO, MN, 56001, UNITED STATES507-387-7963 © Copyright 2018 • BENCO Electric Cooperative • All rights reserved.