North American Windpower: Minnesota Power Updates Wind RFP

Minnesota Power Updates Wind RFP

by NAW Staff on Friday 17 December 2010

An updated request for proposals (RFP) has been posted to Minnesota Power's website, mnpower.com. An addendum to the original request identifying the changes is also posted to the site for all interested parties that have already downloaded the original resource-request file.

Minnesota Power is seeking up to 100 MW of wind generation that is deliverable to the utility's service territory prior to the expiration of the federal production tax credit on Dec. 31, 2012.

SOURCE: Minnesota Power

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