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.
transportation
Minnesota will use VW money to plug gaps in electric vehicle charging network
The first round of spending includes $1.7 million to install 66 chargers at 22 sites outside of the Twin Cities metro area.
Minnesota
Net-zero home highlights builders’ growing interest in energy efficiency
About two-thirds of homes on an annual Twin Cities tour now include a standardized energy consumption score.
Minnesota
St. Paul climate plan looks past clean power to challenge of transportation
Xcel Energy has already pledged to go carbon-free, allowing the city’s plan to focus on other areas to reduce emissions.
efficiency
Efficiency upgrade helps Minnesota museum further its educational mission
One of the important attractions at the Science Museum of Minnesota is hidden away deep in the interior of the building. Yet people still find it interesting and inspiring.