Minnesota Power has announced a request for proposals (RFP) seeking up to 100 MW of wind generation.   Proposals must be for wind generation that is deliverable to Minnesota Power’s service territory prior to the expiration of the Federal Production Tax Credit on December 31, 2012.  Minnesota Power serves northeastern Minnesota.

Details about the RFP and a Model Power Purchase Agreement are available on Minnesota Power’s website.

The deadline for submissions is 4:00 pm Central Standard Time on January 5, 2011.