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POWER SUPPLY <br /> MMPA <br /> COMMITTED TO PROVIDING OUR MEMBERS <br /> WITH CLEAN, EFFICIENT ENERGY <br /> MMPA takes a long-term approach to power supply planning that includes <br /> assembling a diversified portfolio of owned and purchased generation <br /> containing both conventional and renewable resources. This approach allows <br /> the Agency to maintain flexibility in the rapidly-changing electric utility <br /> industry and positions the Agency well for the future. <br /> Shakopee Energy Park <br /> MMPA's Shakopee Energy Park (SEP) entered generators supports vaporizing the LNG to <br /> commercial operation in February 2017. The natural gas, heating incoming natural gas, and <br /> 46-megawatt facility, located in Shakopee, heating basic building systems. In addition, <br /> Minnesota, uses fast-start, fuel-efficient recovered heat can be supplied to local <br /> reciprocating engines to generate local, businesses, further supporting our members' <br /> reliable power from clean-burning natural gas. economic and sustainability goals. <br /> Built on a model of innovation, SEP uses Like other MMPA facilities, SEP goes beyond <br /> liquefied natural gas (LNG) as its back-up fuel power generation. Located in the heart of <br /> source.This unique approach allows the Agency the Shakopee community, significant effort <br /> more flexibility in its operations strategy. was put forth into designing an attractive <br /> As part of MMPA's commitment to sustainable facility that will be a long-term asset for many <br /> energy practices, the SEP facility utilizes years to come. In addition to power supply, <br /> efficient heat recovery technology. Waste SEP supports the Agency's Energy Education <br /> heat captured from the facility's five electric program for students and area residents. <br /> CC The facility is a great addition to our growing community. Shakopee <br /> Energy Park provides our residents and businesses with long-term efficient, <br /> competitive, and reliable electrical supply,which is delivered by Shakopee <br /> Public Utilities. In turn, our community's future economic development and <br /> sustainability goals are supported. " Bill Mars, <br /> Shakopee Mayor <br /> 10 2016 MMPA Annual Report <br /> 91 <br />