Wind Request for Proposals
Minnesota Power is seeking proposals for up to 400 megawatts of wind energy
Minnesota Power, a utility division of ALLETE Inc. is submitting a Request for Proposals (RFP) for up to 400 megawatts of wind energy located in MISO Local Resource Zone 1 to come online by 2027 that can provide customers with reliable energy that will help the company and state meet carbon free goals in the coming decades.
This request is part of Minnesota Power's EnergyForward vision and bold next steps for a sustainable path to a carbon-free energy future that is centered on Minnesota Power's commitment to the climate, customers, and communities.
The RFP strives to maximize customer and transmission resource benefits including preferences for wind projects using diverse bidders and domestically sourced materials, and requirements for using local prevailing, wage, local labor for construction and permanent staffing, and the development of apprenticeship programs.
RFP Notices and Documents
Minnesota Power Wind RFP 2024 (pdf)
Minnesota Power Wind RFP 2024 O&M Addendum 01 (pdf)
Attachment A - RFP Bidder Forms (xlsx)
Attachment B - Minnesota Power Model Wind PPA (docx)
Attachment C - Term Sheet for the BOT Wind Resource (docx)
Attachment D - Wind Technical Specifications (PDF)
Attachment E - Mutual Non Disclosure Agreement (docx)
Bidders Questions
Questions will only be addressed through 5 p.m. CST on March 28, 2024. Please check back regularly for questions and answers.
Bidder Questions WE 2/16/2024
Bidder Questions WE 2/23/2024
Bidder Questions WE 3/1/2024
Bidder Questions WE 3/8/2024
