Publications

Energy Matters

Energy Matters

2012 Vol. 21 No. 4 – winter

Each issue of Energy Matters offers in-depth analysis on just one energy issue at a time, giving you the big picture while zooming in on just enough nitty-gritty detail to provide the inside story. First up? Energy efficiency.

2011 Vol. 21 No. 3 - Summer

Clean energy and efficiency policy in 2011; support for clean air from surprising corners; member John Gostovich on global warming, energy in America, and cats; and more

2011 Vol. 21 No. 2 - spring

Innovators succeed where lawmakers fail; Happy birthday, Complete Streets!; meet Duane Ninneman, charming change maker; and more

2011 Vol. 21 No. 1 - winter

Infrastructure for the clean energy economy; Midwest Energy News expands; volunteer Sharon Grimes shares her passion and ability; and more

2011 Vol. 20 No. 4 - fall

Regulations make coal more costly than ever; policy can speed our transition off oil; member Anne Hunt descibes how livability means clean energy, clean air, and clean water; and more

Powering Progress

Powering Progress

2012 No. 04 - April

Energy 101: Building codes; Proposed energy code would save Minnesotans money and energy; Take Action: Do you want a healthy and energy-efficient home?

2012 No. 03 – March

Next in line: Legislature must move on Southwest Light Rail Line this year, Minnesota voters to policy makers: Don’t weaken Minnesota’s foundation of efficiency and clean energy laws

2012 No. 02 – February

Protecting clean air and human health from industry assaults; Take Action: Thank Senator Amy Klobuchar for taking a stand on clean energy; At the Legislature: Keeping Minnesota's clean energy policy foundation strong; Eight hundred sixty-nine days and counting: Federal transportation bill still in limbo

2012 No. 01 - January

Our take: Does the Stillwater bridge proposal align with Mn/DOT’s new vision?; Regional transmission plan paves the way for renewable energy, lower customer bills; Tips and Tools: Transit tips for winter weather

2011 No. 12 - December

Does renewable energy raise your power bills?, From Albert Lea to Ely, efficiency is saving Minnesotans money, Mn/DOT has a new vision – what will it mean?

2011 No. 11 - November

Coal ash: The freedom to pollute? Take Action: Urge policy makers to regulate coal ash at the federal level, Community Wind Act will help get more small projects off the ground, Cuts to farm bill may leave rural energy programs hanging

2011 No. 10 - October

Obama administration delays as planet warms; Take Action: Urge President Obama to limit pollution from power plants to protect our health, environment, and economy; More small-scale, local clean energy in Minnesota? Energy 101: What in the world is distributed generation?

2011 No. 09 - September

Obama prevents clean air, gearing up to defend biking and walking, solar and subsidies, Energy 101: The ROI of biking and walking

2011 No. 08 - August

transit in Minnesota takes a blow; new transmission rules; costs of coal; Energy 101: How to build a new coal plant in Minnesota

2011 No. 07 - July

efficient buildings; Energy 101: What is the Renewable Energy Development Fund? and more

2011 No. 06 - June

Summing up the 2011 Minnesota legislative session: coal, transportation, and clean energy and efficiency; Energy 101: Transportation finance in Minnesota

2011 No. 05 - May

The Minnesota legislature moves backward on energy; Energy 101: Coal

2011 No. 04 - April

Why don't your elected leaders want you to benefit from energy efficiency? Plus Energy 101: Is renewable energy driving up your electricity bill?

2011 No. 03 - March

Down to the wire on coal pollution policy at the Capitol; Mandating a coal plant -- wait, make that a natural gas plant -- in Minnesota; Energy 101: Energy assistance programs; more

2011 No. 02 - February

Progress toward meeting Minnesota's energy savings goal; Energy 101: light bulbs by the numbers