Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has made a strong statement that utilities must do better, voting to fine Xcel Energy $1 million for the company’s poor service to solar customers in 2019.
Clean Electricity
Fresh Energy Statement: It’s Time for 100% Carbon-Free Electricity
Fresh Energy is deeply committed to ensuring that Minnesota’s path toward 100% carbon-free electricity is inclusive, ambitious, and equitable.
Fresh Energy Statement: Minnesota Power Announces Commitment to 100% Carbon-Free Electricity; Exiting Coal by 2035
Minnesota Power’s announcement is a huge step forward that will result in significant carbon reduction, cost savings, and is a clear statement that a carbon-free electricity system is the destination.
Settlement in CenterPoint Rate Case Prioritizes Customers
Fresh Energy and our partners have been working throughout the year to promote energy efficiency and oppose inequitable rates in CenterPoint Energy’s rate case.
A First Look at Xcel’s $3B Clean Energy Proposal
Xcel Energy released an ambitious plan to jumpstart Minnesota’s economic recovery by accelerating spending on clean energy investments. There are still many unknowns, but our policy staff dove in to draw some initial conclusions. Take a look at what they’re celebrating and what needs more work.
Making Good Progress on the MISO 50 GW Gap!
The demand for renewable energy will soon exceed transmission capacity. Utility planners are beginning to look ahead and begin the planning process for transmission solutions that will both address the needs of the system and keep costs as low as possible for consumers.