Energy for Tomorrow — Residential
Energy for Tomorrow makes it easy to make a difference in the environment by increasing electricity production from biogas sources. You can participate in this voluntary program, administered by We Energies, that not only increases use of renewable energy but also reduces greenhouse gas emissions produced by fossil fuels.
How it works
- Choose amount. You can participate at a 25%, 50% or 100% level. We produce or purchase renewable energy to match that percent of your electricity use, which replaces equal amounts of electric generation from traditional sources. Participation does not impact electric service reliability.
- Pay additional charge per kilowatt-hour (kWh). Because renewable energy costs more to produce than energy generated from traditional sources, the price is slightly higher. Some of the charge is used to promote the program and provide updates to participants.
660 kWh is the average monthly electric use for a residential electric customer. Here is a comparison of additional charges for 660 kWh at the various participation levels (actual monthly charges vary based on usage):
- 25% Level ($0.00212/kWh): $1.40
- 50% Level ($0.00425/kWh): $2.80
- 100% Level ($0.00849/kWh): $5.60
Program description
Energy for Tomorrow renewable energy program is offered to our electric customers and regulated by the Michigan Public Service Commission (MPSC). All changes to this program must be submitted to and approved by the applicable state laws and regulatory policies of the MPSC. Notification of changes to Energy for Tomorrow prices will follow regulations set forth by the MPSC.
Customers enrolled in Energy for Tomorrow receive a fuel-cost adjustment (FCA) reduction based on participation level. Customers enrolled at 100% pay no FCA; enrollment at 50% receives a 50% FCA reduction; and enrollment at 25% receives a 25% reduction.
Energy for Tomorrow program activation takes one or two billing periods. The program charge(s) will be identified on your energy bills, and will show participation level and total charge per billing period.
Residential customers may sign up, change participation level or be removed from the program at any time by contacting us at 800-242-9137 or contactwe@mail.we-energies.com. There is no fee to change or cancel your participation.