Renewable Energy

Cogeneration and Small Power Production

Itasca-Mantrap will help you to interconnect your own electric generation equipment with our system. Your safety and the safety of our employees is of the utmost importance, therefore all interconnection applications are contingent on the equipment and interconnection obtaining certification from a State of Minnesota licensed state electrical inspector. Construction on new generation equipment should not be performed prior to Cooperative approval of applications as system changes or corrections could come at a considerable cost.

Members who are interested in installing their own solar or wind system for interconnection must use NOVA Power Portal. Browse interconnection information, status of your projects, and information about installing your own renewable energy system.
 

In compliance with Minnesota Adopted Rules Relating to Cogeneration and Small Power Production Chapter 7835, Itasca-Mantrap Cooperative Electrical Association is obligated to interconnect with and purchase electricity from cogenerators and small power producers which satisfy the conditions of a qualifying facility. Itasca-Mantrap Cooperative Electrical Association has available and will provide free information to all interested Members regarding rates and interconnection requirements. 

Renewable Energy Resources

National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s PVWatts Calculator – estimates the energy production of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems.

Questions to ask a solar installer – knowing the right questions to ask can help begin the conversation with a solar installer. A list of questions to ask an installer are listed here: https://www.cleanenergyresourceteams.org/questions-ask-companies

Renewable Energy Funding Opportunities

If you are unsure where to begin and want to find out what is available to you, check out the links below to learn more about renewable energy funding opportunities!

Database of State Incentives for Renewables & Efficiency >>

Rural Energy for America Program >>