Visit our new online outage information center
Did you know you can now check the status of power outages online from your charged laptop or from your computer at work or home? Our new online Outage Information Center allows you to: 1. Report an outage by going to www.mnpower.com and clicking on the outage icon, or by calling 1-800-30-POWER (1-800-307-6937). 2. View current power outages in our service territory by clicking on the outage map. If your electricity is out, please contact us immediately. The more reports we receive, the more accurately we can determine the extent of the outage and its cause.
New job training programs at area schools
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Kit includes: hot water gauge, shower timer, showerhead and faucet aerators. Visit www.mnpower.com/smartpak to order your FREE SmartPak and learn more about conserving energy and getting the most out of your energy dollar.
Minnesota Power continues to be a proud supporter of higher education throughout the region. Examples of our involvement include two new programs: a wind technician program at Mesabi Range Technical College in Virginia and Eveleth (see photo) as well as the new power plant technician program at Itasca Community College in Grand Rapids. Through our participation in classrooms and on-site training, we are helping to better prepare students for a career in the energy field ... right here in northern Minnesota. Wind technician students and instructors toured our Taconite Ridge Wind Energy Center near Mountain Iron, Minn. as part of their coursework.
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Check out our new Web site for kids and teachers! Minnesota Power invites you to become an e-SMARTkid. Becoming e-SMART means learning how to use electricity safely and wisely. Try our free online games and activities, and you will be on your way to becoming an e-SMARTkid! Visit www.mnpower.com and click on the e-SMARTkids button on our homepage.
You can help keep your neighbors warm this winter This year, the Minnesota Power Foundation is making a $50,000 donation to benefit the Salvation Army’s HeatShare program. Here is your opportunity to turn spare change into a warm home for your neighbors in need this winter. The Salvation Army gathers voluntary contributions from customers by “rounding up” their monthly bills to the next dollar. Money raised is donated to the Salvation Army’s HeatShare programs throughout northern and central Minnesota. The Salvation Army will use the funds to help warm the lives of the elderly, disabled and others by providing funds for heating bills and heating-related repairs. Many thanks to our Minnesota Power customers who helped keep their neighbors warm in 2010 by contributing $32,256.55 to HeatShare. To learn how you can help, or for additional program details, call 1-800-228-4966.
Most power line right-of-way is private land Minnesota Power maintains about 7,500 miles of power line right-of-way throughout northern and central Minnesota, and most of it is owned by private parties. Minnesota Power has been granted rights permitting the electric line to be constructed and maintained on the private land. Because of this, rights-of-way are not public thoroughfares. If you make use of rights-of-way for recreational purposes such as snowmobiling, hunting, or all-terrain vehicle riding, you must first obtain the landowner’s permission. Failure to get permission from the landowner can be considered trespassing.
Build a Solid Foundation for Your Next Home Improvement Project with Help From Minnesota Power Build the benefits of energy efficiency into your next home improvement project — control energy costs, increase comfort and add value to your home . Visit www.mnpower.com/homeimprovement for tools to help you control energy costs and get long-term comfort for less. Make sure your contractor calls 218-355-2843 (option 1) or visits www.mnpower.com/foundmoney for more information.
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