Minnesota
As policing and pandemic dominate election, climate pushed to back burner
Minnesota candidates haven’t pressed climate or clean energy despite rising temperatures and voter interest.
Minnesota
Regulators, clean energy advocates want more details on Xcel’s demand response plans
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission last month required the utility to provide more information on its strategy to reduce electricity usage during busy times.
climate
Minnesota town opts for a short-term approach to its long-term climate goals
Red Wing’s five-year plan offers less daunting action items and more political accountability, its creators say.
efficiency
Midwest cities show more improvement in annual efficiency scorecard
St. Paul and St. Louis are most improved, with Minneapolis once again leading the region.
solar
Updated grid maps will offer Minnesota developers more detail on congestion, opportunity
Xcel Energy is updating its grid congestion maps in Minnesota with new data and details for clean energy developers in response to an order from state regulators.