Current Energy Profile
Learn how Moorhead is powering the city and who we partner with to improve our renewable energy use.
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Moorhead is well on its way to becoming.an environmentally-friendly city. With over 50% hydropower, this is significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the area.
Still, looking at the solar and wind percentages, it is clear that there is room for improvement. The combination of solar and wind energy complement each other well in this region. Moorhead, due to its flat landscape, is windy by nature. The expansion of wind energy would be a consistent, year-long source of energy. Solar would be more beneficial in the summer months. When the sun begins to set around 5:00 P.M. in the winter, windmills will provide the energy solar panels are unable to produce.
Locally sourcing wind and solar energy would also reduce the percentage of market purchased non-renewable energy while positively impacting the local economy.
Our Renewable Energy Partners
Green Ways 2 Go
Green Ways 2 Go aims to provide alternative energy solutions for companies to minimize the use of non-renewable natural resources while maximizing profits. Their mission is to lead businesses, organizations, and communities by successfully deploying investments in alternative transportation infrastructure and energy use.
Through these investments, it will reduce fuel costs, foreign oil dependence, national security risks, greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, while generating domestic jobs and economic activity. Working directly with clients to vet their investments, Green Ways 2 Go assembles quality technologies and reliable contractors to bring complete and customized solutions to support sustainable transportation goals and projects
Lightspring
Based in North Dakota, Lightpring is a solar-energy based company that seeks to expand both residential and community-scale solar panel use. The Lightspring team offers expert consultation for those seeking to install solar panels at home. John Bagu, co-founder of the company, has saved thousands of dollars since installing solar panels on his home in Fargo. The switch to solar energy provides financial, health, and environmental benefits.
In addition to residential consultations, Lightspring promotes investment in community solar farms. The hope is to benefit both community members as well as farmers. For more information, please visit their website.
Moorhead Public Service
As the City’s energy provider, Moorhead Public Service ensures that your lights turn on during the dark winter months. Headed by Dennis Eisenbraun, MPS has begun to spearhead renewable energy projects in town. As an influential force for renewable energy promotion in Moorhead, the Public Service has the most potential to initiate change. Through a contract with Missouri River Energy Service, Moorhead's energy supply is over 50% hydroelectric, with the remaining portion coming from non-renewable sources, and less than 1% from wind and solar.
