Harnessing the Power of Wind
Carbon-free wind generation makes up an important piece of our energy portfolio.
Wind Generation
Wind is a large portion of our electric portfolio
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Wind is a large portion of our electric portfolio
- In 2021, wind resources made up 27% of our total generation portfolio – second to hydro (28%).
Montana Wind Generation
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Montana Wind Generation
We own Spion Kop, a 40-megawatt wind turbine facility northeast of Great Falls, and the 11-megawatt Two Dot Wind in central Montana. We contract for additional wind energy, and have more requests every year to add wind to our system.
South Dakota Wind Generation
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South Dakota Wind Generation
In 2021, 44% of our electric generation for South Dakota came from wind energy.
Where Does Your Energy Come From?
56% of our electric generation portfolio comes from carbon-free resources. Over the last decade, we have reduced the carbon intensity of our Montana generation portfolio by more than 50%.