River Falls Municipal Utilities (RFMU) continues to be recognized for their reflection of community values in promoting and encouraging customer participation in voluntary renewable energy programs. The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) ranked RFMU among the top 10 utilities in the nation for customer participation in its voluntary renewable energy programs and for green power sales as percentage of total retail electricity sales. This is the seventh time River Falls has earned national NREL recognition for its successful green power program performance. To see complete rankings, please visit: http://www.nrel.gov/news/press/2013/2211.html.

River Falls’ green power supply is comprised of renewable energy from wind, solar and biogas resources. To learn more about the Utility’s Renewable Energy or Green Power for Business programs, call 425-0906 or go to www.rfmu.org/environment/.

Powerful choices is a community-wide initiative to create a local conservation ethic through energy efficiency, conservation and renewable energy. River Falls Municipal Utilities created POWERful Choices, a program that is advised by members of the River Falls community, including residents, businesses, and non-profits.  Being green isn’t just about the environment, it’s about keeping utility bills low, economic development, and keeping River Falls vibrant. Since 2007, through  POWERful Choices, has saved River Falls customers more than 23.5 million kilowatt hours and 1.75 million dollars in electric utility bills. Through POWERful Choices you get Local control, local programs, and local results. Watch this POWERful Choices! Video