Xcel Energy's proposal to build six natural gas plants before 2030 led a clean energy coalition to develop a counter-proposal that saves $3.5 billion and does the same thing. energynews.us/2024/09/17/min…

Minnesota has big plans to use a $3 million federal planning grant to expand stakeholder outreach to disadvantaged communities and to prepare for future climate-related investments. #climatechange #minnesota #epa lnkd.in/gVh9sWcF

Xcel pulled support for a project that would have put microgrids on two community centers and one training center in Minneapolis. #microgrids #minneapolis #cleanenergy lnkd.in/gYXeu-nk

Amidst the big energy bills that passed this session in Minnesota a law calling for more rapidly updating the state's commercial energy code finally passed. #commercialbuildings #buildingcodes #mnleg lnkd.in/g5aMrvTk

St. Paul is home to Vessyll, a promising battery storage startup for the commercial/industrial/residential markets. #batterystorage #lithiumpower #startup lnkd.in/gFxUmB35

A handful of Twin Cities electricians have found plenty of business focusing on installing electric vehicle charters. #electricvehicle #evcharging #evcharginginfrastructure lnkd.in/gbt3U3a5

Minnesota's Legislature could finally create a green bank this year to help fund clean energy projects throughout the state. #cleanenergy #greenfinance #mnleg lnkd.in/dsjsz7pv

On the eve of Earth Day we showcase an organization helping preserve the Mississippi River watershed in the Twin Cities. #mississippiriver #waterquality #twincities #environment lnkd.in/gSbyjRQ9

Bringing plant life inside improves people's moods and indoor air quality. #biophilia #biophiliadesign lnkd.in/di9ymVmH

Smart panels could help homeowners avoid expensive upgrades will be a key to electrification. #smartpanels#electrification#cleanenergy lnkd.in/gpqgq23B

Minnesota's state government is struggling to find light duty electric vehicles and suitable replacements for medium and heavy duty models that make up the majority of its fleets. #electricvehicles #charging#sustainability lnkd.in/gi-TbYPD

Minneapolis startup Carba developed an inexpensive technology to serve the emerging carbon dioxide removal marketplace. Waste Management is partnering on a pilot. #carbonmarkets #carbonemissions #cdr_fyi lnkd.in/gHumxb2z

The Inflation Reduction Act and Minnesota's new all-electric by 2040 goal has led the Commerce Department to reorganize and hire new expertise to take advantage of federal money. #InflationReductionAct#mncommerce#climatechange#mnclimate lnkd.in/gXvZhcks

Cooperative Energy Futures installed solar panels directly linked to low-income apartments in buildings operated by a nonprofit housing developer. It's likely the first time in Minnesota, and the Midwest, where solar energy connect…lnkd.in/gXHZyDP8 lnkd.in/gKKrFu6Y

The Reformer shared my story about at the lack of insulation in older Minneapolis homes and how that impedes the city's decarbonization goals. lnkd.in/gG_jeXiM

Environmental groups have concerns with Great River Energy's decision to add fuel oil to one of its natural gas peaker plants. #fossilfuels #utilities #cleanenergy lnkd.in/gNBr83Fr

Most Minneapolis homes sold over the last two years do not have enough insulation, a common problem in older cities. Yet without improving insulation in older homes the city will struggle to meet its climate goals. #mpls#insulation#energyefficiency lnkd.in/gS3jarXB

A small CenterPoint Energy building in downtown Minneapolis houses one of the nation's first green hydrogen pilot projects. #hydrogeneconomy #hydrogennow #hydrogen lnkd.in/gm_4Ndzn

I volunteer with this organization and I like what they're doing to offer people an easy way to support clean energy in their communities. lnkd.in/gzZaTpSn

Xcel Energy's proposal to raise rates more than 21% over the three years led two Minnesota-based organizations to offer solutions to benefit low income customers. #energy#justsolar#utilities lnkd.in/gwfCtUJX