A reliable path to 90% renewable energy and replacing coal by 2035
Our 2025 Integrated Resource Plan outlines the realistic next steps in our EnergyForward strategy to reduce carbon while maintaining 24/7 reliable energy to customers.
We're adding new renewable resources and energy storage, positioning to meet increasing demand for energy, reducing carbon emissions, and ceasing coal at Boswell Energy Center for our customers by 2035.
Through this diverse combination of resources, Minnesota Power will meet the requirements of the state of Minnesota's carbon-free standard while continuing to safeguard energy security, provide reliable electric service to customers and continue investing in our region.
PLAN HIGHLIGHTS
Add 400 megawatts of new wind projects by 2035 in addition to the 700 megawatts of renewables now in development
by 100 megawatts by 2035
customer-focused programs
Including energy efficiency and demand response
Replacing the company’s last coal-fired baseload generation at Boswell Energy Center for immediate carbon reductions
- Cease utilizing coal for our customers by 2035
- Refuel Boswell Unit 3 to natural gas by 2030—355 megawatts
- Add about 750 megawatts of new natural gas
- Develop refueling options for Boswell Unit 4 and revisit in next Integrated Resource Plan
PLAN HIGHLIGHTS:
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400 megawatts of new wind
Add 400 megawatts of new wind projects by 2035 in addition to the 700 megawatts of renewables now in development - Expand energy storage resources by 100 megawatts by 2035
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Maximize and expand customer-focused programs
Including energy efficiency and demand response -
Cease coal and add fuel-flexible natural gas capacity at Boswell Energy Center
Replacing the company’s last coal-fired baseload generation at Boswell Energy Center for immediate carbon reductions- Cease utilizing coal for our customers by 2035
- Refuel Boswell Unit 3 to natural gas by 2030—355 megawatts
- Add about 750 megawatts of new natural gas
- Develop refueling options for Boswell Unit 4 and revisit in next Integrated Resource Plan
OUR PROGRESS: 2005-2035
Together we're moving EnergyForward.
Minnesota Power calculates and reports carbon emissions based on the GHG Protocol.
Details in ALLETE’s Corporate Sustainability Report
