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Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency News Monitoring

  • Published on Jun 21, 2017

    Signs Power Purchase Agreement with Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency for 100 MW Wind Project

    EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) has signed an agreement to supply Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) with 100 megawatts (MW) of wind energy from the Stoneray Wind Project in Minnesota beginning in 2020. Construction is expected to commence in …

    Source: 4-traders - Uncategorized
  • Published on Jun 21, 2017

    EDF Renewable Energy sigins power purchase agreement with Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency

      SAN DIEGO & ROCHESTER, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EDF Renewable Energy (EDF RE) has signed an agreement to supply Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) with 100 megawatts (MW) of wind energy from the Stoneray Wind Project in Minnesota …

    Source: PennEnergy.com - Uncategorized
  • Published on Jun 11, 2020

    Blooming Prairie sells land to utilities commission for substation expansion

    Council members approved the sale of 1 acre of land from the city of Blooming Prairie to the public utilities commission Monday night, in order to expand on an existing substation in the town’s industrial park. The 1.07-acre site is roughly half of a …

    Source: SouthernMinn.com - Minnesota - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 20, 2020

    Beth Fondell joins SMMPA as Chief Financial Officer

    Beth A. Fondell joined Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) on April 13 as the Director of Finance and Accounting & Chief Financial Officer. She replaces John Winter who is retiring from SMMPA after thirteen years with the Agency. Prior to …

    Source: SouthernMinn.com - Minnesota - Neutral
  • Published on Mar 6, 2020

    Minnesota utilities warn that big investments needed in region's electricity grid

    The Upper Midwest's electricity grid will require big investments over the next decade and beyond as power producers increasingly shift from coal to wind and solar energy. That's the word from a study released Thursday by the region's major …

    Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 6, 2020

    Southern Minnesota power generator commits to being 80% carbon-free by 2030

    Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency plans to replace its main source of electricity generation — coal — with renewable power, moving to 80% carbon-free energy by 2030. The plan laid out Wednesday by the nonprofit power provider is linked to the …

    Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 7, 2020

    Southern Minnesota Energy Agency Adopts Lower CO2 Emissions Plan

    Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) -  Rochester-based Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency is joining the growing movement in the energy industry to announce a plan that will significantly lower its CO2 emissions. The power wholesaler says the major source …

    Source: KROC - Minnesota - Uncategorized
  • Published on Nov 26, 2019

    SMMPA To Add EV Charging Network To All Member Communities

    Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency’s member municipal utilities have annouced their commitment to establishing an electric vehicle charging network to help facilitate the transition to EVs in Greater Minnesota. SMMPA …

    Source: KROC - Minnesota - Uncategorized
  • Published on Nov 23, 2019

    RPU Planning Solar Farm in the Rochester Area

    Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Rochester Public Utilities appears ready to jump into the solar energy market. The RPU Board will be asked next week to authorize staff to finalize a contract with Rochester Solar to develop a 10-megawatt solar farm in the …

    Source: KROC - Minnesota - Uncategorized
  • Published on Nov 13, 2019

    RPU Board Approves Higher Water Rates for 2020

    Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester Public Utilities Board has approved the municipally owned utility’s electric and water budgets for next year. The plan calls for overall electric rates to remain unchanged in 2020 due to a nearly $1.7 million …

    Source: KROC - Minnesota - Uncategorized
  • Published on Jul 24, 2019

    Rochester Public Utilities Adopts 100% Renewable Goal

    Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - Rochester Public Utilities has officially set a goal of meeting all of its energy needs through 100-percent renewable sources by 2030. The RPU Board was presented Tuesday with a Resource Plan developed by Burns and McDonnell …

    Source: KROC - Minnesota - Uncategorized
  • Published on Jul 24, 2019

    RPU Plans to Use 100% Renewable Energy

    The first option looks at providing energy through a combination of wind and solar. This plan also involves a combustion turbine as an emergency backup for when the wind isn't blowing and the sun's not out. The second option is similar, except it…

    Source: KAAL - Minnesota - Neutral
  • Published on Jul 23, 2019

    RPU Considering 100% Renewable Energy Future For Rochester

    Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - The Rochester Public Utilities Board could make a decision Tuesday that may have a profound impact on Rochester's future. The RPU Board is scheduled to discuss and select a scenario for meeting the city's energy needs …

    Source: KROC - Minnesota - Uncategorized
  • Published on May 20, 2019

    Xcel's plan to 2030: close two coal plants, extend nuclear plant, add more solar

    Xcel Energy plans to close two more coal-fired power plants several years early and exit coal generation in Minnesota by 2030, while at the same time extending the life of its Monticello nuclear plant by another decade to 2040. The Minneapolis-based …

    Source: Minneapolis Star Tribune - Neutral
  • Published on May 20, 2019

    SMMPA earns Governor's Safety Award

    ROCHESTER — Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) will be recognized for excellence in workplace safety and health during the Governor’s Safety Awards ceremony on May 8 at the 85th annual Minnesota Safety & Health Conference at Mystic Lake …

    Source: SouthernMinn.com - Minnesota - Neutral
  • Published on May 10, 2019

    SMMPA Earns Safety Award

    The 85th annual Minnesota Safety and Health Conference was held this week at Mystic Lake Center. The event included the awarding of the Governor's Safety Awards. Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency was among the 294 employers to be honored with …

    Source: KROC - Minnesota - Uncategorized
  • Published on Mar 13, 2019

    EDF Renewables North America Announces Commercial Operation at Stoneray Wind Project in Minnesota

    The electricity generated by the project will be delivered to Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) beginning in 2020 under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). EDF Renewables North America announced today that the 100 megawatt (MW) Stoneray Wind …

    Source: AltEnergyMag - Neutral
  • Published on Feb 1, 2019

    Area Utilities Helped Keep Lights On During Polar Vortex

    Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - Rochester-based Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency is crediting its members with helping meet the huge demand for electricity during this week’s frigid weather. SMMPA says 12 of its 18 members activated their diesel or …

    Source: KROC - Minnesota - Uncategorized
  • Published on Oct 30, 2018

    Higher Electric and Water Rates on RPU Agenda Today

    Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News) - It appears customers of Rochester Public Utilities will see another round of rate hikes next year. The RPU Board’s meeting today includes a briefing on the municipal utility’s 2019 budget, which includes a recommended 1.9- …

    Source: KROC - Minnesota - Uncategorized
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