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Clean Electricity
Minnesota’s electricity is now 50% carbon-free — here’s what that means
As Minnesota rapidly transitions to clean electricity, our fuel mix and emissions have declined. Learn about Minnesota, the Midwest’s, and MN electric utilities’ electricity!
Xcel Energy’s multiday energy storage demonstration
If you live in Minnesota, it’s likely you’ve seen media coverage about the work underway at the site of Xcel Energy’s Sherco power plant as the utility adds both solar… Continue reading Xcel Energy’s multiday energy storage demonstration
Regulators approve more renewables in Xcel Energy’s final long-range plan
Xcel Energy’s long-range plan includes coal retirements, maximum scrutiny of natural gas, and boosts wind, solar, and storage.
Advocacy groups applaud approval of Northland Reliability Transmission Line
On January 23, 2025, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved the Certificate of Need and Route Permit for the Northland Reliability Transmission Line.
MISO board approves largest ever regional grid upgrade in the United States
On Thursday, December 12, MISO approved lines will enable nearly 119 gigawatts of new renewable generation and storage to come online.