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Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency (SMMPA) was established in 1977 as a non-profit entity by 17 municipally-owned member utilities in Minnesota. SMMPA's primary objective is to generate and distribute dependable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly wholesale electricity to its member utilities. Their energy mix includes renewable sources, coal, and natural gas-fired generation, ensuring a sustainable electricity supply to over 129,000 customers. One key focus of SMMPA is promoting energy efficiency among its members and their customers. By offering various programs and services, SMMPA assists in reducing energy consumption, benefiting both customers and the environment. Additionally, the agency actively engages in advocacy efforts, monitoring legislative and regulatory developments at the state and federal levels to ensure responsible energy policies are in place. Looking ahead, SMMPA is committed to maintaining a diversified energy portfolio, emphasizing energy efficiency, and sustainability practices. These initiatives aim to meet the evolving needs of member utilities and their communities while safeguarding energy resources and promoting economic stability. SMMPA's dedication to responsible energy management sets it apart as a forward-thinking and community-focused organization. Generated from the website content

The Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency generates and sells electricity wholesale. Its main customers are members, 18 municipally owned utilities located mostly in south central and southeastern Minnesota. The organization also provides them with commercial/industrial and residential-related services and products that help them serve the energy needs of 92,000 retail customers. SMMPA was created in 1977. Its main source of electricity is the 884-megawatt Sherco 3 generating unit located near Becker, Minn. It owns 41 percent of the plant in partnership with the plant's operator, Northern States Power Company. Sherco 3 burns low-sulfur Western coal and is the largest such unit in the state. SMMPA also relies on the array of intermediate and peaking units of its members, key elements in the agency's energy mix. SMMPA controls and dispatches these units as needed.

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