education
Minnesota academic pursues ‘engaged scholarship’ on clean energy policy
Gabe Chan, an assistant professor at the University of Minnesota, seeks to connect research with public policy.
grid
Minnesota solar installers expect new standard to streamline interconnection
The state recently became the first in the nation to adopt a new national standard for connecting to the electric grid.
Minnesota
Sustainability dashboard creates targets, transparency for Minnesota agencies
The state government’s progress on emissions stalled in 2018; officials cite a cold winter and hot summer.
electric vehicle charging
To shift EV charging habits, Minnesota co-ops turn to technology, incentives
Without programs encouraging drivers to charge overnight, utilities worry electric vehicles will strain the grid at peak times.
electric vehicles
Municipal utilities putting EV charging on the map in southern Minnesota
Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency announced a major investment in outstate charging infrastructure.