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Andrew Twite

Minnesotans pay much less for electricity than their neighbors

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?

Published March 27, 2019
Categorized as Recent News

Renewable integration in the Midwest is a whole other animal

What is the Upper Midwest’s energy mascot? Fresh Energy’s Andrew Twite presents: the Smilin’ Gator Curve.

Published June 28, 2018
Categorized as Recent News Tagged CAISO, decarbonization, demand flexibility, duck curve, MISO, renewables, wind generation

How local governments benefit from wind and solar

For many Greater Minnesota counties, revenues from renewable generation make up a significant portion of their property tax base. Learn more.

Published April 18, 2018
Categorized as Recent News Tagged greater minnesota, solar, tax revenue, wind

Where our electricity comes from

Amidst a clean energy revolution in the state, Fresh Energy takes a deeper look at where Minnesota’s electricity comes from.

Published March 19, 2018
Categorized as Recent News Tagged electricity generation, renewable energy, Renewable Energy Standard

Correcting the Center of the American Experiment’s false report on clean energy

Fresh Energy’s Andrew Twite lays out the misunderstanding and falsehoods in the Center of the American Experiment’s recent report on the Next Generation Energy Act.

Published January 25, 2018
Categorized as Recent News Tagged carbon dioxide, Center of the American Experiment, Next Generation Energy Act, Renewable Energy Standard

Five ways Minnesota is better because of the Next Generation Energy Act

Ten years after its passage, the Next Generation Energy Act has been a roaring success, cleaning our air, saving us money, and boosting our economy.

Published January 11, 2018
Categorized as Recent News Tagged greenhouse gas emissions, Next Generation Energy Act, Renewable Energy Standard

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