Twin Cities Pioneer Press | Pat Minelli, February 8, 2025 Minnesota is now No. 4 in the nation in installed wind capacity, according to the quarterly U.S. wind energy rankings published by the American Wind Energy Association in January. Three new, large wind farms that came online late last year pushed Minnesota to No. 4,ContinueContinue reading “Report: Minnesota No. 4 in the U.S. in installed wind capacity”
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The energy transition away from fossil fuels has many benefits, including for Greater Minnesota
Minnesota Reformer | Larry Barker, February 18, 2025 Even as we fear the worst from what’s happening in Washington, where fossil fuel lobbyists now have the upper hand, the transition from fossil fuels to non-carbon fuels is well under way here in Minnesota. The use of coal-fired electrical power plants has declined since 2020, noContinueContinue reading “The energy transition away from fossil fuels has many benefits, including for Greater Minnesota”
MN moves forward on another power grid project
Public News Service | Mike Moen, February 6, 2025 On the heels of a regulatory victory, utilities and various energy groups in Minnesota are expressing more optimism about the region’s power grid – and its ability to accommodate a diverse set of electricity sources. In late January, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approved a permitContinueContinue reading “MN moves forward on another power grid project”
Rural Minnesota counties work together to simplify clean energy development and maximize local benefits
Energy News Network | Frank Jossi, January 9, 2025 A long-running local government collaboration in southwestern Minnesota is helping to insulate the region from the kind of controversies and misinformation that have plagued rural clean energy projects in other states. The Rural Minnesota Energy Board has its origins in a regional task force that wasContinueContinue reading “Rural Minnesota counties work together to simplify clean energy development and maximize local benefits”
Renewable Energy Brings Savings to Minnesota’s Farms and Businesses
E&E Leader | December 17 Minnesota has announced that nearly 130 new clean energy projects have been funded. These projects, announced by U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Amy Klobuchar, are designed to reduce energy costs, foster rural economic growth, and lower carbon emissions. A total investment of $15.6 million will deliver substantial annual savings of $18.4ContinueContinue reading “Renewable Energy Brings Savings to Minnesota’s Farms and Businesses”
America’s — and Minnesota’s — energy transition continues, regardless of the Oval Office
Star Tribune | Beth Soholt & Gregg Mast, November 17 As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, the future of America’s energy policy might seem uncertain. However, one fact remains clear: The transition to a clean energy economy is well underway, driven by market forces, consumer demand and technological innovation. Regardless of who sitsContinueContinue reading “America’s — and Minnesota’s — energy transition continues, regardless of the Oval Office”
New transmission line approved in Minnesota to boost reliability
Echo Press | October 8 MINNEAPOLIS — Several regional energy companies are moving ahead with a new high-voltage transmission line that will increase the capability of the transmission system to reliably meet customer demand and deliver energy within the Upper Midwest, following the unanimous approval from the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission on Oct. 3. TheContinueContinue reading “New transmission line approved in Minnesota to boost reliability”
Minnesota Leads Clean Energy Transition With Permitting Reforms
inkl | August 25 Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently signed legislation aimed at accelerating the state’s transition to clean energy by reforming outdated permitting laws. The move comes as Minnesota strives to achieve its goal of sourcing 100% of its power from renewables. The new law eliminates the need for developers to demonstrate the necessity ofContinueContinue reading “Minnesota Leads Clean Energy Transition With Permitting Reforms”
Tractors, barns and solar panels: Renewables help reshape MN ag land use
Public News Service | Mike Moen, September 5 Minnesota has plenty of prime farmland, with some of it being converted in the transition to clean energy sources such as solar. The movement has sparked conversations about future land use in ag-heavy areas. The Clean Grid Alliance said Minnesota has 17 million acres of farmland considered “prime.” EvenContinueContinue reading “Tractors, barns and solar panels: Renewables help reshape MN ag land use”
Renewable energy is Minnesota’s economic boon
MinnPost | Beth Soholt, August 13 Clean energy powers more than 8,300 jobs, but the state must continue to develop renewable generation to attract a competitive business environment. August. The last month of summer where Minnesotans are squeezing in final cabin stays while anxiously preparing for the school year to begin. It’s one last tripContinueContinue reading “Renewable energy is Minnesota’s economic boon”