As a kid, Donald Vasatka read a lot of science fiction. And yet even he never dreamed the sun would one day power his car.
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Carbon sequestration is part of the clean energy equation
To ambitiously reduce greenhouse gas emissions, we must get carbon out of our energy systems. Carbon sequestration can help us do that.
Data Dive: The renewables revolution
Fresh Energy digs into recent market data to explain the stunning move toward renewable energy in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest.
How local governments benefit from wind and solar
For many Greater Minnesota counties, revenues from renewable generation make up a significant portion of their property tax base. Learn more.
Into the weeds on rural wind, solar fees
For several years, rural Minnesota families and businesses have been dealing with uncertainty surrounding their solar and wind investments. Now, after years of discussion, the Public Utilities Commission is set to make a decision on fees charged by electric cooperatives by the end of 2017.
Solar sites serve up the Tesla of honey
Solar is blooming in Minnesota—and as ground-mounted solar sites spring up around the state, most include an important feature: pollinator habitat. Beekeepers are jumping on the opportunity.