Renewable Energy

Conservation should clearly be Minnesota's first energy choice but it can only meet part of our growing needs. Obviously, we need additional electricity generation but what should that be? In the long term this is a very difficult questions. In the short term it's obvious. Wind.

Wind

Wind is a low cost electricity source comparable, or lower in price, than a conventional coal plant without the associated problems. Wind has the added benefit of having no fuel costs. So in the future wind power costs are stable while fossil fuel prices increase and fluctuate.

Biomass

Studies have indicated that Minnesota has significant potential to utilize existing biomass for electrical generation. Although several projects have been proposed and initiated, a comprehensive evaluation of Minnesota’s biomass resources in relation to existing infrastructure and appropriate processing technologies has not been completed.

Solar

CEE has recently completed two projects that assess the benefits and potential applications of wind and solar renewable energy systems in Minnesota.

Contact Kyle MacLaury at (612) 335-5864 for more information.