Minnesota Power
30 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802-2093
218-355-3227
 http://www.mnpower.com

Minnesota Power

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Mission: 
Minnesota Power, a division of ALLETE, Inc., is committed to the reliability and security of the regional power system that provides electricity in a 26,000-square-mile electric service area in northeastern Minnesota. Minnesota Power supplies retail electric service to 144,000 customers and wholesale electric service to 16 municipalities.
Year Established: 
1906
Employees: 
1,200
Legal Structure: 
Incorporated
Company Details
About Us: 

Minnesota Power is making smart investments in technology for cleaner-operating power plants and we’re focusing more on renewable sources of energy such as wind, water and wood waste. Our environmental specialists and other professionals are taking the initiative to find better ways of protecting our quality of life while ensuring the delivery of reliable and affordable power.

Solar: Minnesota Power has long supported renewable energy such as solar. With our knowledge, experience and tools, we can help you understand how you use energy and how to get the most value from your energy investments. We have customer, community, and commercial solar efforts. Learn more >>

Wind: The Bison Wind Energy Center in Oliver and Morton counties in North Dakota was built in four phases and has a total capacity of about 500 megawatts. The Taconite Ridge Wind Energy Center, the first commercial wind energy center in northeastern Minnesota, began operating in June 2008. The 25-megawatt facility is located on property owned by U.S. Steel in Mountain Iron, MN. Minnesota Power's renewable wind energy program, WindSense, is taking flight. Now residential and small commercial customers can support the purchase of electric energy that has been produced by the wind. Learn more >>

Dedication to Community: 
Minnesota Power has been a reliable and innovative community partner for more than 100 years. We are proud to support community activities and organizations throughout our region. Support is directed toward the following: Programs our employees support and advocate; Causes that enhance the quality of life in our communities; Institutions with goals that complement our corporate strategies; Events that benefit our customers and communities; Organizations that benefit large, diverse populations.
Contact Info
Paul Helstrom
218-355-3227
[email protected]
30 W Superior St, Duluth, MN 55802-2093
http://www.mnpower.com
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Categories: 
Community Solar
Solar Energy
Wind Energy
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