North Pine County News | Sierra Kingen, July 24 It is no secret that energy prices have been rising in Minnesota. One company, however, is working on bringing some relief to the communities of Pine County. Swift Current Energy has been developing the Iron Pine Solar Project–a solar farm. Senior Director of Development for SwiftContinueContinue reading “Solar energy hopes to shine some light on rising electricity rates in Pine County”
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Fillmore County, Louise Solar Projects to Bring Significant Economic Impact, Jobs to Area
Fillmore County Journal | Axel Gumbel, July 8 Two new, large solar fields in Fillmore and Mower counties are expected to make a $30 million economic impact in southeastern Minnesota, including more than $4 million in tax revenue for local townships and counties, as well as the creation of 300 new construction jobs. The twoContinueContinue reading “Fillmore County, Louise Solar Projects to Bring Significant Economic Impact, Jobs to Area”
More of it, and faster: How Minnesota is capitalizing on the nation’s clean energy boom
Minnesota Reformer | Mel Mackin, June 26 Since the summer of 2022, when the landmark Inflation Reduction Act became law, the U.S. has witnessed a stunning surge in clean energy investment. Hundreds of billions of dollars in private investment have poured into new clean energy projects across the country — revitalizing American manufacturing by drivingContinueContinue reading “More of it, and faster: How Minnesota is capitalizing on the nation’s clean energy boom”
Dodge County Wind Project gets state approval, expected to create 400 construction jobs
KIMT 3 News | Mike Bunge, May 3 ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Dodge County Wind Project has been approved by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. The project, developed by NextEra Energy Resources, will consist of 72 turbines. Most of the turbines will be in western Dodge County, with some in Steele County. The 27ContinueContinue reading “Dodge County Wind Project gets state approval, expected to create 400 construction jobs”
In some MN counties, wind turbines are taxpayers, too
Public News Service | Mike Moen, May 6 Minnesota is coming off another windy month of April. Those strong wind gusts may have translated into some extra cash for counties with wind turbines dotting the landscape. Minnesota has a wind and solar energy production tax, which allows jurisdictions where these systems are located to collect revenueContinueContinue reading “In some MN counties, wind turbines are taxpayers, too”
Report finds Minnesota outpacing the country in carbon-free electricity
MPR News | Dan Kraker, April 30 For the fourth straight year, Minnesota produced more than half its electricity from carbon-free sources in 2023, helping lead to a 10 percent annual drop in climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions from the electricity sector. Those are two of the main findings from the 2024 Minnesota Energy Factsheet released Tuesday byContinueContinue reading “Report finds Minnesota outpacing the country in carbon-free electricity”
Letter: Fern-Roth Solar Park project south of Alexandria will help rectify past actions
Echo Press | Nathan Dull, March 28 To the editor: I am writing to you today to express the Minnesota Land and Liberty Coalition’s support of the proposed Fern-Roth Solar Park located just south of Alexandria. This project will help rectify past actions by the government that adversely affected the participating landowners. The property ownersContinueContinue reading “Letter: Fern-Roth Solar Park project south of Alexandria will help rectify past actions”
Two transmission lines in North Dakota part of new federal grid investment
Bismarck Tribune | Joey Harris October 19 Two transmission lines in North Dakota will receive millions in federal investment as part of a broad effort to improve the U.S. electric grid. The projects are part of the $3.5 billion federal Energy Department’s Grid Resilience and Innovation Partnerships program which will fund 58 projects across the U.S.ContinueContinue reading “Two transmission lines in North Dakota part of new federal grid investment”
DOE Awards $50 Million to Minnesota Power to Increase Reliability and Resilience of Region’s Transmission Grid in Support of a Clean-Energy Future
Business Wire | October 18 DULUTH, Minn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The U.S. Department of Energy today awarded a $50 million grant to Minnesota Power to modernize its high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission system so it is ready to expand to meet future energy needs while increasing the reliability and resilience of the regional grid. “Investments in transmission are critical toContinueContinue reading “DOE Awards $50 Million to Minnesota Power to Increase Reliability and Resilience of Region’s Transmission Grid in Support of a Clean-Energy Future”
MN Part of Nationwide Burst of Clean-Energy Jobs
Public News Service | Mike Moen September 19 Federal data show much of the U.S. is seeing job growth for the clean energy sector, and Minnesota is no exception, as new regional numbers confirm the state is adding more workers to the field. The organization Clean Energy Economy Minnesota is out with a new report, noting aroundContinueContinue reading “MN Part of Nationwide Burst of Clean-Energy Jobs”