What’s Up With “Clean Car Standards” and Why Do They Matter for Minnesotans?

Clean car standards would provide cleaner air and climate solutions for our state, but the initiative has been under attack from opponents since the Governor announced it in late 2019.

A First Look at Xcel’s $3B Clean Energy Proposal

Windmill engineer inspection and progress check wind turbine at construction site By using a car as a vehicle.

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.

Legislative and Policy Goals Amidst COVID-19

With the end of session looming, the Minnesota Legislature has begun to hear consensus business, including some much needed clean energy initiatives.

Advancing Energy and Equity at the Minnesota Legislature

Two weeks into what’s shaping up to be a fast-paced legislative session, we’re striving to make sure that all clean energy policies at the Capitol have equity at their core.