While they are not frequent, a fall storm with winds or lots of wet, heavy snow can happen. Think October 2020! In the event of a power outage from high winds or heavy snow impacting power lines, preparedness is important. The following tips will Continue Reading
Electric Service
SPU Wind Turbine
In 2009, as a member of the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (MMPA), SPU joined 11 other member utilities in constructing energy-producing wind turbines within our local communities. MMPA began the Hometown WindPower Project in 2006 giving each Continue Reading
Mutual Aid – Combining Forces
Under the American Public Power Association (APPA), national mutual aid brings more than 1,100 public power utilities together to help rebuild communities devastated by natural disasters, working together to restore power. Mutual aid is utilized Continue Reading
RP3 Diamond Designation Awarded
SPU has been awarded APPA's highest service designation in the public power industry. As a Diamond designee, SPU earned an overall score of 98-100 in four categories of Reliability, Safety, Workforce Development and System Improvement. Of the Continue Reading
Grid Stability
Electric “Load Shed” It’s all about Supply and Demand – and MISO MISO (Midcontinent Independent System Operator) manages the transmission grid for the mid-central U.S. states, stretching from North Dakota to Minnesota, down to Louisiana and back up Continue Reading
West Shakopee Substation
Following an identified need in SPU’s Long Term Electric Study, SPU’s commission approved the land purchase and construction of our newest substation – West Shakopee Substation. The new site is located just south of 169 on Old Brickyard Road and will Continue Reading
