A Path to Restorative Development – HPU

Utility Plan

A Path to

How can a clean energy transition catalyze a new economy on the Iron Range?

A stronger community comes by leveraging existing utility assets to fuel the industries of the future.

2024 Goal:

Ensure reliable and affordable services to residents

2028 Goal:

Provide reliable, affordable and clean energy:

Phase out coal in favor of sustainably sourced wood, thereby significantly reducing SOx emissions and controlling for NOx
If deemed feasible, phase in renewable energy to support hydrogen hub
Begin to phase in new industries (i.e. CO2-to-methanol to fuels/olefins) to support economic transition

2050 Goal:

Net-positive economic, social and environmental performance

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