Xcel Energy and Minneapolis’ Metropolitan Council have joined forces to ensure that the Council’s use of renewable energy for its wastewater and transit systems reaches 100 percent by 2040.
“Minnesota has made tremendous progress to support clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, meeting our 25 percent renewable-energy goal seven years ahead of schedule,” said Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton. “This new partnership between the Metropolitan Council and Xcel Energy continues Minnesota’s nation-leading efforts to conserve energy, save taxpayer dollars, and support a strong, clean energy economy.”
Purchasing renewable energy from Xcel Energy is projected to achieve cost savings for the Council, helping conserve public funds, and the agreement solidifies a partnership to get more electric buses on Minnesota roads.
The Metropolitan Council operates the region’s wastewater treatment and transit systems. In total, the Council purchases about 245,000 megawatt hours of electricity every year.
