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As part of Volkswagen’s settlement with the U.S. EPA over its Clean Air Act violations, Minnesota will receive up to $47 million dollars to help mitigate the environmental damage caused by its diesel vehicles. Now the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) gets to decide how the funds will be spent.
Electricity bills in Minnesota are among the lowest in the Midwest and wind energy is, by far, our lowest-cost electricity generation source. So why the debate?
What is the Upper Midwest’s energy mascot? Fresh Energy’s Andrew Twite presents: the Smilin’ Gator Curve.
Our electric grid is over-built (and expensive). Here are five opportunities to use the grid more efficiently.
For many Greater Minnesota counties, revenues from renewable generation make up a significant portion of their property tax base. Learn more.
Amidst a clean energy revolution in the state, Fresh Energy takes a deeper look at where Minnesota’s electricity comes from.