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Fresh Energy names Margaret Cherne-Hendrick as new leader.

Ethan Culver

What’s Up with Integrated Resource Planning?

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A little-known fact outside of the energy industry is that investor-owned utilities are required by the state to share their plans with the public for feedback through Integrated Resource Plans – and the public has a chance to shape these plans.

Published June 23, 2020
Categorized as Recent News Tagged integrated resource plan, IRP, resource planning, Xcel Energy

Minnesota Energy At-A-Glance

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Have you ever wondered how much electricity is generated from natural gas vs. renewables? Or which sectors have the highest greenhouse gas emissions? Learn that and more with our handy infographic!

Published May 21, 2020
Categorized as Clean Electricity Tagged carbon emissions, energy generation, energy markets, GHG, greenhouse gas emissions, Next Generation Minnesota Act, solar energy, statewide greenhouse gas, wind energy production tax, wind generation

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