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Untangling the FirstEnergy scandal: A guided tour of the biggest corruption case in Ohio history

Ohio did what? Join Fresh Energy, Energy News Network, journalists, and advocates from Ohio to walk through the biggest corruption case in Ohio history.

Published August 26, 2021
Categorized as Recent News Tagged clean energy, clean energy future, energy efficiency, energy markets, energy news network, energy transition, upcoming event, utility, utility spending

MISO’s long-term planning will play a key role in decarbonization

With long term planning for new transmission projects currently underway, Minnesota’s grid operator, MISO, is working to plan a future-proof electric grid.

Published June 15, 2021
Categorized as Clean Electricity Tagged decarbonize, electric grid, energy marketplace, energy markets, FERC, grid, long range transmission planning, LTRP, Midwest, MISO, planning, transmission, transmission capacity, Walz

The Push for Changes to Coal Plant Operations Continues in Minnesota

At a time when Minnesotans are facing unprecedented economic challenges, the current operations at many coal plants are costing customers more money due to significant plant operating losses.

Published November 2, 2020
Categorized as Recent News Tagged clean power, coal, coal plants, energy markets, isabel ricker, Minnesota Power, Otter Tail Power, ricker, Xcel, Xcel Energy

Settlement in CenterPoint Rate Case Prioritizes Customers

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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.

Published October 6, 2020
Categorized as Clean Electricity Tagged centerpoint, CenterPoint Energy, clean power, energy markets, public utilities commission, PUC, rate case

Cutting Carbon and Increasing Savings: A Win-Win for Minnesotans

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Xcel Energy has announced that it will change how it operates two of their Minnesota coal plants throughout the year, which projects to result in a 60% reduction in carbon emissions and millions of dollars in savings for customers.

Published June 5, 2020
Categorized as Clean Electricity Tagged carbon emissions, clean power, coal, energy markets, Xcel Energy

Minnesota Energy At-A-Glance

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Have you ever wondered how much electricity is generated from natural gas vs. renewables? Or which sectors have the highest greenhouse gas emissions? Learn that and more with our handy infographic!

Published May 21, 2020
Categorized as Clean Electricity Tagged carbon emissions, energy generation, energy markets, GHG, greenhouse gas emissions, Next Generation Minnesota Act, solar energy, statewide greenhouse gas, wind energy production tax, wind generation

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