More and more farmers and others in Iowa are exploring solar energy as a way to reduce costs. To meet the growing demand, six Iowa electric cooperatives established Iowa Choice Renewables.

“Our purpose is to provide our member-owners and other customers accurate information and analysis on solar purchases,” said Jim Gossett, Iowa Choice Renewables president and Raccoon Valley Electric Cooperative CEO. “Iowa Choice Re­­newables helps solve the electric needs of our members and customers, whether it be energy efficiency or researching opportunities for beneficial electrification such as electric...