A reliable, resilient, flexible energy grid.
A reliable, resilient, flexible energy grid.
A reliable, resilient, flexible energy grid.
A reliable, resilient, flexible energy grid.
Travelers and snowmobilers should be cautious along trails and ditches near active construction sites.
Because the energy resources we use to serve our customers and members are changing, the regional power grid we use to deliver that energy needs to change too.
The Northland Reliability Project will support a reliable and resilient local and regional power grid as more renewable energy is brought online; existing power plants are retired; homes and businesses increase demands for electricity; and more frequent extreme weather events occur.
Current activities
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Landowner resources
We work closely with landowners to answer questions and solicit input, and negotiate and gather necessary land rights. What to expect
Construction phases
Construction will occur in phases across the project area, starting at the southern end of the project and moving north.
Phase 1 (2025-2026)
Ongoing activities:
- Environmental inspection and monitoring
- Material delivery
- Vegetation clearing
2026 construction activities:
- Mat installation
- Foundation installation
- Assemble and set structures
- Wire installation
- Clean up
Phase 2 (2026-2027)
2026 activities:
- Engineering/design
- Real estate
- Permitting
- Right-of-way and structure staking, surveying and soils investigations
- Material delivery
- Mat installation
- Foundation installation
Phase 3 (2027-2029)
2026 activities:
- Engineering/design
- Real estate
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Project benefits
The Northland Reliability Project will support continued reliable electric service in northern and central Minnesota, as well as the greater Upper Midwest region. It will:
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System support
Provide system support as fossil-fueled baseload generation is retired.
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Increase capacity
Facilitate increased capacity to safely and reliably deliver clean energy from where it’s produced to where it's needed by our customers and members.
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Strengthen resiliency
Enhance system resiliency during extreme weather events.
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Enhance flexibility
Meet future energy needs by enabling the transfer of many types of power generation and locations to meet the needs of our customers and members.
