St. Paul firms fined $55K for pollution

Updated: August 19, 2011 - 6:44 PM

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Companies that own and run the St. Paul district heating operation agreed to pay a $55,000 fine after violating air pollution limits between 2008 and 2010, the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency said Friday.

Ever-Green Energy, St. Paul Cogeneration, District Energy St. Paul Inc. and Environmental Wood Supply were parties to the settlement with the MPCA. The companies supply heat and electricity to local businesses.

Among other violations, emissions from the wood-fired boiler at 125 Shepard Road exceeded limits on carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxides, according to the MPCA.

An Ever-Green spokeswoman told the Associated Press that the company and its affiliates fixed the problems and are cooperating with the MPCA.

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