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Renewable energy
The latest in our wind and solar programs.
An investment in renewable energy
Our goal is to own or contract energy generation that's 55% renewable by 2030.
In addition, we're targeting carbon emissions from our owned generation resources to be 50% lower than 2005 levels by 2030—and 97% lower by 2050.
As the cost of renewable energy decreases and efficiency increases, you’ll continue to pay less for the energy to power your home or business than you would almost anywhere else in the nation.
A diverse mix of energy resources is more than just a technological advance—it’s also an effective way to help us maintain cost-effective, reliable service.
Learn more about how our company is investing in renewable energy or find programs available to customers listed below.
Blue Heron Solar
A nearly 40-kilowatt small solar facility located at our Rush Lake substation near Ottertail, Minnesota. It began generating electricity in August 2020 and includes 104 solar panels across a half-acre. We project Blue Heron Solar will generate around 50 megawatt-hours of energy annually.
Blue Heron Solar production dashboard
Blue Jay Solar
A unique partnership with Jamestown High School in Jamestown, North Dakota. Blue Jay Solar began generating electricity in June 2020 and is almost 40 kilowatts in size. Similar to Blue Heron Solar, this facility includes 104 solar panels across a half-acre. We project it will generate around 50 megawatt-hours of energy annually.
Blue Jay Solar production dashboardRelated programs
My RECs
A renewable energy tariff for businesses.
Solar power incentives
We provide cash incentives to publicly owned facilities that install non-residential solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
TailWinds
Support renewable energy with our TailWinds wind-generated energy program.