Hydroelectric

MMPA has a long-term agreement to purchase 60 MW of energy from the Manitoba Hydro system. Because it produces no waste and causes no carbon emissions, hydroelectric power is a sustainable form of energy.

Wind

MMPA has 4 major wind projects under development. The Hometown WindPower program will locate wind turbines at each of our 11 member cities. In addition, MMPA is working landowners on the Oak Glen and Shell Rock Wind Farms to determine the feasibility of installing a wind farm in the area. MMPA also has a contract with Great River Energy to purchase output from Trimont Area Wind Farm.

Wind power is one of the fastest growing energy sources worldwide, and it produces no carbon emissions or pollution. In Minnesota, wind turbines are an increasingly common part of the landscape.

Biofuels

MMPA's Faribault Energy Park can use waste vegetable oil to generate up to 25 MW of sustainable electricity. In addition, MMPA is exploring gasification of waste products and agricultural residue as a possible fuel source for Faribault Energy Park.

Community-Based Energy Development Projects

Community-Based Energy Development (C-BED) is a program under which Minnesotans can develop renewable energy projects and sell the output to utilities. MMPA welcomes proposals for C-BED projects, especially in the vicinity of our member communities.

If you would like to discuss a qualifying project, please contact David Niles at (612) 349-6868.