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Frank Jossi

Frank is an independent journalist and consultant based in St. Paul and a longtime contributor to Midwest Energy News. His articles have appeared in more than 50 publications, including Minnesota Monthly, Wired, the Los Angeles Times, the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Minnesota Technology, Finance & Commerce and others. Frank has also been a Humphrey policy fellow at the University of Minnesota, a Fulbright journalism teacher in Pakistan and Albania, and a program director of the World Press Institute at Macalester College.

transportation

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Minnesota looks to electric vehicles, biofuels to cut transportation emissions

By Frank Jossi

Critics say a recent report on decarbonizing transportation understates the importance of reducing driving.

electric vehicle charging

Minnesota utilities offer to lessen demand charges on EV fast chargers

By Frank Jossi

Utility demand charges are hurting the business case for installing high-speed vehicle chargers, a report says.

Minnesota

a bundle of $20 bills rests atop a white clock on a yellow background

Minnesota co-ops tap on-bill financing to help shift consumption overnight

By Frank Jossi

The programs offer no- or low-interest loans for appliances that charge when power tends to be cheaper and cleaner.

Minnesota

Minneapolis seeks a simpler, more inclusive way to pay for energy efficiency

By Frank Jossi

The city’s gas utility says it is open to trying out an inclusive on-bill financing program if state regulators approve.

efficiency

A small Minnesota city is deploying drones to scan for building heat loss

By Frank Jossi

The city of Warren hopes its aerial thermal images will help building owners recognize energy efficiency opportunities.