Green energy brings in the green

The normal trickle of applicants to Xcel Energy’s Windsource program turned to a full-blown gale last month after customers learned that wind power is now cheaper than conventional electricity. As a result, the program is now fully subscribed with 33,265 Colorado customers and has a waiting list of 1,100.

Even before the enrollment surge, Windsource was the nation’s largest ”green pricing” plan in which consumers voluntarily agree to pay special rates for wind-generated power.

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