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Community Solar FAQs

Community Solar Agreement

Community Solar

Our solar array is a 139.44 kilowatt (kW) array located on Highway 69 next to the Willemssen substation near Galt.  One Source Solar of Ankeny, designed, engineered and constructed the 484 430-watt modules.

Subscriptions available now!

As a community solar project, co-op members have the opportunity to purchase subscriptions for the energy output. In return for their investments, member will receive monthly bill credits for their share of the energy produced.  Subscription costs will be $462.92 per module and are on a first-come, first-served basis.  The number of subscriptions are limited, so please return the form below if you wish to be contacted.  Contracts are for 18 years and all contracts will expire at the same time.  Per subscription, the array is expected to produce 430 kWh annually or 7,740 kWh over the 18 years.

Benefits of community solar:

  • Support the use of renewable energy programs

  • Enjoy the benefits of solar without having it installed on your property

  • Purchase subscriptions to match your usage

  • Lock in monthly credits for the 18-year contract life

  • No maintenance or repair responsibilities

  • No additional insurance costs

  • See real time energy production online

  • Production credits appear on your monthly bill

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Prairie Energy Cooperative 
2099 Hwy 3
P.O. Box 353
Clarion, IA 50525

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Office: 515-532-2805

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Prairie Energy is an electric distribution cooperative spanning over 11 counties in north central Iowa. We are owned and controlled by the rural members we serve. 

 

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  • About Us
    • About Prairie Energy Cooperative
    • Board of Directors
    • Employees
    • Our Energy Sources
    • About Touchstone Energy
    • The 7 Cooperative Principles
    • Careers
    • Articles of Incorporation
    • Bylaws
  • My Account
    • General Billing Information
    • Patronage & Allocation
    • Understanding Your Electric Bill
    • SmartHub FAQs
    • Pay my Bill
      • Pay Online with SmartHub
      • Payment Options
    • Payment Assistance
      • LIHEAP
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  • Energy Solutions
    • 101 Ways to Save
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    • Private Outdoor Lights
    • Energy Assessment
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      • Prairie Energy Newsletter
      • Iowa Electric Cooperative Living Magazine
      • 2022 Annual Meeting
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