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Renewable energy

The latest in our wind and solar programs.

An investment in renewable energy

By 2025, our goal is to count 50% of our owned and contracted energy as renewable. It is why we’re consistently investing in renewable energy resources.

In addition, carbon emissions from our owned generation resources are targeted to be 50% lower than 2005 levels by 2025—and 97% lower by 2050. It’s no wonder solar and wind are playing such a big part in not just keeping emissions low, but residential rates as well.

What’s more, as the cost of renewable energy decreases—and efficiency increases—you’ll continue to pay less for the energy to power your home and 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 affordable, reliable service.

Learn more about how our company is investing in renewable energy or find programs available to customers listed below. 

Related programs

Residential Business

Solar power available

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.

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 dashboard