In response to Xcel Energy’s long range plan, Clean Energy Organizations file a five-year plan with greater emissions reductions and less dependence on new natural gas “peaker” plants.
Clean Electricity
What’s up with the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission?
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission is a state agency where some of our biggest energy decisions are made. Learn what the PUC is, how it works, and how we advocate for a cleaner future by engaging with the PUC.
What’s up with time-of-use rates?
Time-of-use rates incentivize people to stagger their electricity use throughout the day to use more low-cost, clean electricity more often in exchange for lower electricity bills. Learn how TOU rates play an important part in Minnesota’s clean energy future!
Xcel Energy’s proposed pilot project would provide equitable assistance to 17,000 homes
Xcel Energy recently filed an automatic bill credit petition, which would increase energy affordability and equity in 77 census blocks across Minnesota.
Regulatory Update: EPA releases new greenhouse gas reduction rules for power plants
A new set of rules from the EPA will limit greenhouse gas emissions from certain coal and natural gas power plants, as well as update requirements for air and wastewater pollution and
coal ash management.
What’s up with battery storage in Minnesota?
What battery storage projects are in Minnesota, and how are they helpful to our clean energy future? Read this post to learn how batteries are helping the Midwest use more renewable energy more often.