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Power Supply <br /> VRAsexoanoHg <br /> its oowor su o o y portfo <br /> MMPA's members' electric demands have grown and are expected to continue <br /> to grow over the coming years. This, combined with Elk River beginning <br /> to buy power from MMPA in 2018, creates the need for the Agency to add <br /> generating resources to its diversified portfolio. <br /> Distributed Generation Program <br /> MMPA's distributed generation program will SEP will provide the Agency with peaking power <br /> support the Agency's projected growth. The during times of high energy use in the market. <br /> program expects to place natural gas fueled The facility will provide additional benefits to the <br /> distributed generation in the member communities Agency, including local interconnection to avoid <br /> of Shakopee, Chaska, and Anoka. By locating high voltage transmission costs and increased <br /> generation at or near load, the program expands local reliability. SEP also helps support business <br /> the Agency's commitment to local power development in our member communities. <br /> generation within our member communities. <br /> Like other MMPA facilities, Shakopee Energy <br /> Shakopee Energy Park Park goes beyond power generation and <br /> Shakopee Energy Park (SEP) will be the first seeks to provide the Agency and its member <br /> natural gas fueled distributed generation facility community of Shakopee with a long-term <br /> in the distributed generation program. The 46 energy supply asset for many years to come. <br /> MW facility near Canterbury Park broke ground <br /> in spring 2016 and is expected to be in service <br /> in 2017. <br /> issomkr <br /> lir <br /> 1 <br /> A 1 iY1 <br /> 2015 MMPA Annual Report 13 <br />