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<br /> 1. Open to the public.Through the construction and operation of the Shakopee Energy r'
<br /> x Park,the Minnesota Municipal Power Agency has tried to maintain a mutually beneficial rela-
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<br /> and Azco Inc. and Parsons Electric served Beyond its unique design requirements, plant's contribution to the local community.
<br /> as mechanical and electrical contractors for the plant is also unique in that it uses LNG Shakopee has been attracting large corn-
<br /> power island equipment and the balance of as its backup fuel.The project team decided panics,such as Amazon and Shutterfly,in re-
<br /> plant equipment. to incorporate LNG in lieu of a firm gas con- cent years,increasing the demand for reliable
<br /> The plant broke ground in April 2016 and tract. In short,the plant's primary supply of electricity access.The city is also home to an
<br /> was placed into commercial operation on natural gas may be curtailed during times of amusement park and a horseracing track,
<br /> February 14,2017,just 10 months later.This high regional demand,such as very cold win- which is located directly to the north of the
<br /> extremely tight construction schedule re- ter days,which are all too common in Minne- plant. By connecting the energy park direc-
<br /> quired careful coordination,especially when sota.If this occurs,the facility can operate on tory to the local distribution system,MMPA
<br /> delivering major equipment. LNG by vaporizing the LNG to its gaseous was able to increase electric reliability for
<br /> "We worked very closely with the city and state. Through this process, the engine per- these businesses.
<br /> local authorities to carefully coordinate ma- formance is the same as when operated on "This facility is a great support to our lo-
<br /> jor equipment deliveries. Our deliveries of the primary fuel supply. cal distribution system and helps ensure re-
<br /> major equipment occurred during the middle The LNG is stored in a 99,000-gallon tank. liability on our system, which is especially
<br /> of the night,so there would be minimal lin- The LNG housed in the tank provides enough important to many of the businesses in our
<br /> pact to the surrounding community," said fuel for the plant to operate for around 22 community,"Crooks said.
<br /> Dave Urke, construction site supervisor at hours at full capacity. "This unique fuel ap- The plant is also a part of MMPA's En-
<br /> Avant Energy. proach allows the Agency more flexibility in ergy Education Program,which has provided
<br /> Urke noted, in particular, the delivery of its operations strategy,"according to MMPA. learning opportunities for nearly 13,000 el-
<br /> the LNG tank.The tank had to be transported The plant also utilizes efficient heat re- ementary school students through in-school
<br /> 22 miles from the factory.Transportation and covery technology.Waste heat captured from assemblies and tours since 2010. An effort
<br /> setting of the tank took 10 hours. "Crews the facility's generators supports vaporizing was made to use local contractors and busi-
<br /> commenced work at midnight and tank set- the LNG,heating incoming natural gas,and nesses, such as Greystone Construction, in
<br /> ting was completed by 10 a.m. the next heating basic building systems. Recovered the construction of the plant,helping create
<br /> morning.Equally impressive,the hoisting on heat can also be supplied to local businesses. local jobs.
<br /> site by a 550-ton crane and a 450-ton crane The plant was opened to the public for a
<br /> to its final installed location took 14 minutes An Upstanding Citizen grand opening on August 1,2017(Figure 1).
<br /> from trailer to concrete piers,"he said. MMPA and Avant are particularly proud of the During the dedication ceremony,Dahlen said,
<br /> "Shakopee Energy Park is good for every
<br /> "The facility is a great addition to our MMPA community because it provides power
<br /> supply flexibility and protects our members
<br /> growing community. Shakopee Energy Park against price volatility in the marketplace."
<br /> "The facility is a great to our
<br /> provides our residents and businesses with growing community,' Shakopee additionMayor Bill
<br /> [a] long-term, efficient, competitive, and
<br /> Mars said. "Shakopee Energy Park pro-
<br /> vides our residents and businesses with [a]
<br /> reliable electrical supply ... our communi- long-term, efficient, competitive, and reli-
<br /> ty's future economic development and sus- able electrical supply, which is delivered by
<br /> J p Shakopee Public Utilities. In turn,our com-
<br /> tainability goals are supported." munity's future economic development and 1
<br /> sustainability goals are supported."■
<br /> —Shakopee Mayor Bill Mars —Abby L.Harvey isa POWER reporter.
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