RUS IRA new ERA grant

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Utilities Service (CFDA 10.758) awarded a $159,622,320 Project Grant to Minnkota Power Cooperative, Inc. on January 17, 2025 under the New Empowering Rural America (New ERA) Program. The grant funding supports Minnkota Power Cooperative's efforts to transform its rural electric infrastructure and achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions while enhancing the resiliency, reliability, and affordability of its electric systems. Key projects include renewable energy deployment, zero-emission systems, and carbon capture storage initiatives. Minnkota Power Cooperative has also engaged in sub-grant work with the State of North Dakota, involving public utilities, transmission line replacements, and bank stabilization projects. Additionally, the cooperative has collaborated with the University of North Dakota on geophysical surveys and environmental assessments related to carbon storage research.