Minnesota Power Generates Future Plans Despite Controversy

Minnesota Power, the Duluth-based electric utility, announced plans for new solar and transmission line projects despite ongoing controversies around a proposed Google data center in Hermantown. The data center has faced public opposition, with some states considering moratoriums on such facilities. Minnesota Power said Google would help fund clean energy projects as part of the data center proposal. The article also discusses concerns about data centers' high electricity usage and their potential impact on consumer utility bills.