Virginia Public Library

The Virginia Public Library is a city-owned utility company situated in Virginia, Minnesota. It is a relatively small organization with 24 employees and generates an annual revenue of $23.9 million. The Virginia Public Library provides a variety of essential services to the residents of Virginia. They generate electricity and steam through a co-generating facility. Additionally, the company operates a modern water treatment plant that delivers high-quality water to its customers. Natural gas is also among the products offered by the company. The Virginia Public Library actively participates in sustainability initiatives. In 2004, they formed a joint venture with the Hibbing Public Utilities Commission, known as the Laurentian Energy Authority (LEA). This partnership involves the utilization of wood-burning boilers at both facilities, along with a shared wood-handling yard in Mt. Iron. This venture enables them to generate 35 megawatt hours of electricity, which is supplied to Northern States Power (Xcel Energy). The Virginia Public Library can be reached through their website at vpuc.com.