Minnesota Power Advances EnergyForward with Request for Proposals for up to 300 Megawatts of Solar Energy
15 Noviembre 2023 - 5:30AM
Business Wire
Minnesota Power, a utility division of ALLETE Inc. (NYSE: ALE),
took an important step in advancing its EnergyForward vision for
100% carbon-free energy with the issuance of a Request for
Proposals (RFP) for up to 300 megawatts of regional solar energy to
come online by 2027.
The RFP follows Minnesota Power’s 2021 Integrated Resource Plan
approved by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission, which calls
for the company to acquire up to 300 megawatts of regional solar
generation capacity. The procurement of solar through this RFP will
increase Minnesota Power’s solar portfolio by tenfold and provide
customers with renewable energy that will help the company and
state meet carbon-free goals in the coming decades.
As part of its EnergyForward strategy for a carbon-free energy
future, Minnesota Power seeks cost-effective solar resources that
are within its service territory with direct interconnections to
the company’s transmission system, with a preference for projects
in communities that have generation resources impacted by the
company’s decarbonization plans.
The RFP strives to maximize the regional economic benefits of
solar development, including preferences for diverse bidders and
requirements for using union labor, local labor for construction
and permanent staffing, and the development of apprenticeship
programs.
“As we demonstrated with our three recent regional solar
projects, this RFP reflects our commitment to creating
opportunities for our communities during the clean-energy
transformation,” said Minnesota Power Chief Operating Officer Josh
Skelton. “We’re seeking projects that will create local
construction jobs and tax base in communities, train people for the
future and generate renewable energy for our customers. Getting
this energy transformation right means building a truly sustainable
future where everyone can thrive.”
Minnesota Power will consider multiple power supply options to
meet its customers’ solar resource needs, including
build-own-transfer and power purchase agreement projects along with
self-build projects.
Proposals will be accepted through Jan. 5, 2024. Click here to
learn more or to file a proposal.
In the coming weeks, Minnesota Power will be releasing a notice
for another RFP for up to 400 megawatts of wind as identified in
the 2021 Integrated Resource Plan approval.
Minnesota Power provides electric service within a
26,000-square-mile area in northeastern Minnesota, supporting
comfort, security and quality of life for 150,000 customers, 14
municipalities and some of the largest industrial customers in the
United States. More information can be found at
www.mnpower.com.
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Amy Rutledge Director - Corporate Communications Minnesota
Power/ALLETE 218-723-7400 arutledge@mnpower.com
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