On February 6, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission supported zero-carbon technologies by ordering additional energy efficiency and electrification measures in Xcel Energy’s Natural Gas Innovation Act portfolio.
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An update from Clean Heat Minnesota on the CenterPoint Energy rate case
Proposed settlement in CenterPoint Energy’s rate case reduces customer contributions to American Gas Association membership dues in half
Decarbonizing the natural gas system: Minnesota has more progress to make to keep pace with other states
We provide a detailed overview of different state clean heat frameworks and plans, compare Xcel Energy’s clean heat plan in Colorado and Minnesota, and summarize CenterPoint Energy’s and Xcel Energy’s NGIA plans in Minnesota.
Exploring heat pumps with expert Nick Bender: a conversation on cold-weather, climate-friendly solutions
Heat pumps can cool and heat your home using clean energy, even in cold-climate states like Minnesota. We sat down with heat pump expert Nick Bender to get the details.
Regulatory Update: Gas resource planning will soon be underway in Minnesota
Fresh Energy applauds the Commission for moving gas resource planning forward and we are looking forward to this work getting underway.
The historic James J. Hill Carriage House gets a heat pump
Historic buildings and air source heat pumps can be match made in heaven — and the rambling red brick James J. Hill Carriage House a block off Summit Avenue is proof.