The company is required to purchase energy from qualified community renewable energy projects with total generating capacity under 25MW. The projects must have a majority ownership stake by in-state residents or entities.
The utility says it “generally” has adequate energy resources to meet customer needs and the state’s renewable mandate that takes effect in 2015.
Still, it must comply with its legal requirements to enter into contracts to purchase the output from qualified community-owned projects.
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