The Minnesota legislature has passed and the Governor has signed HF 1752/SF1463, an approximately $500 million bonding bill that included an option for public buildings to utilize solar energy.

News about the future of coal plants showed up multiple times in the week’s energy headlines.

This week’s stories covered everything from energy codes to LEDs to a group’s comparison of so-called “global warming alarmists” to Charles Manson and the Unabomber.

This week’s stories covered a Cleveland church’s $500,000 solar installation, the American Lung Association’s air quality report, and the impact of climate change on corn prices.

5.1.12 // Join Clean Water Action on May 1 for a discussion about the future of renewable energy in Minnesota. Speakers include Deanna White, state director from Clean Water Action, J. Drake Hamilton, science policy advisor from Fresh Energy, and Michelle Schroeder with GreenStep Cities.

5.5.12 – 5.6.12 // For over 10 years, thousands of Minnesotans have made the Living Green Expo an annual tradition. This family-friendly event is one of the largest and most successful green events of its kind!

5.8.12 // Join Clean Water Action on May 8 for a discussion about the future of renewable energy in Minnesota. Speakers include Deanna White, state director from Clean Water Action, J. Drake Hamilton, science policy director from Fresh Energy, and Michelle Schroeder with GreenStep Cities.

Energy news across the Midwest this week covered everything from offshore floating wind turbines to the affect of LEDs on milk production.

The automobile has long been an inextricable aspect of American culture, symbolizing freedom and autonomy. Increasingly, more and more of us are seeking transportation options. As our communities, markets, and priorities change, will the country’s transportation system keep up?

Different types of transitways offer subtle but important distinctions. The best choice for a community depends on local context, needs, and opportunities. Our infographic lays it all out.