Minnesota
Twin Cities program uses solar as incentive to expand affordable housing
The Metropolitan Council is seeking building owners who are interested in solar and open to increasing the number of units eligible for Section 8 vouchers.
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Minnesota grants will prioritize projects that pair EV charging with solar panels
The next round of grants from the state’s Volkswagen emissions-cheating settlement includes new criteria to award charging with local clean energy.
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Green bank advocates hope Biden win can help reinvigorate idea in Minnesota
A green bank could unlock financing for more clean energy projects, but some question its need and prospects.
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As wind energy prices plunge, Xcel refunds customers who paid a premium
Xcel Energy recently refunded customers who volunteered to pay extra to support wind energy, which is now among the cheapest sources of electricity.
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Crowdfunded solar puts Red Lake Nation on a path to energy sovereignty
The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in northern Minnesota has a vision to eventually incorporate solar and microgrids as part of a tribal-run utility.