Xcel Energy's proposal to build six natural gas plants before 2030 led a clean energy coalition to develop a counter-proposal that saves $3.5 billion and does the same thing.
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Minnesota has big plans to use a $3 million federal planning grant to expand stakeholder outreach to disadvantaged communities and to prepare for future climate-related investments. #climatechange#minnesota#epalnkd.in/gVh9sWcF
Smart panels could help homeowners avoid expensive upgrades will be a key to electrification. #smartpanels#electrification#cleanenergy lnkd.in/gpqgq23B
Minnesota's state government is struggling to find light duty electric vehicles and suitable replacements for medium and heavy duty models that make up the majority of its fleets. #electricvehicles #charging#sustainability lnkd.in/gi-TbYPD
Minneapolis startup Carba developed an inexpensive technology to serve the emerging carbon dioxide removal marketplace. Waste Management is partnering on a pilot.
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The Inflation Reduction Act and Minnesota's new all-electric by 2040 goal has led the Commerce Department to reorganize and hire new expertise to take advantage of federal money. #InflationReductionAct#mncommerce#climatechange#mnclimate lnkd.in/gXvZhcks
Cooperative Energy Futures installed solar panels directly linked to low-income apartments in buildings operated by a nonprofit housing developer. It's likely the first time in Minnesota, and the Midwest, where solar energy connect…lnkd.in/gXHZyDP8lnkd.in/gKKrFu6Y
The Reformer shared my story about at the lack of insulation in older Minneapolis homes and how that impedes the city's decarbonization goals. lnkd.in/gG_jeXiM
Most Minneapolis homes sold over the last two years do not have enough insulation, a common problem in older cities. Yet without improving insulation in older homes the city will struggle to meet its climate goals. #mpls#insulation#energyefficiency lnkd.in/gS3jarXB
I volunteer with this organization and I like what they're doing to offer people an easy way to support clean energy in their communities. lnkd.in/gzZaTpSn
Xcel Energy's proposal to raise rates more than 21% over the three years led two Minnesota-based organizations to offer solutions to benefit low income customers. #energy#justsolar#utilities lnkd.in/gwfCtUJX