The power you receive comes from a mix of coal, water and wind, demonstrating our commitment to balancing affordable power with environmental goals. In fact, you receive one of the higher amounts of renewable energy in the nation.
Additionally, your cooperative's wholesale power supplier, Minnkota Power Cooperative, has invested significantly in environmental upgrades at its coal power plants resulting in drastically reduced emissions, including:
Additionally, your cooperative's wholesale power supplier, Minnkota Power Cooperative, has invested significantly in environmental upgrades at its coal power plants resulting in drastically reduced emissions, including:
- SO2 reduction of 96%
- NOx reduction of 56%
Occasionally, members inquire about solar energy and the pros and cons of this variable energy resource. To help separate fact from fiction, Roseau Electric Cooperative installed a 10-kilowatt (kW) demonstration solar array on land near its office building. You can view more information about the project, including real-time production, by clicking on Solar Demo.
