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.

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 #epa

Xcel pulled support for a project that would have put microgrids on two community centers and one training center in Minneapolis. #microgrids #minneapolis #cleanenergy

Amidst the big energy bills that passed this session in Minnesota a law calling for more rapidly updating the state's commercial energy code finally passed. #commercialbuildings #buildingcodes #mnleg

St. Paul is home to Vessyll, a promising battery storage startup for the commercial/industrial/residential markets. #batterystorage #lithiumpower #startup

A handful of Twin Cities electricians have found plenty of business focusing on installing electric vehicle charters. #electricvehicle #evcharging #evcharginginfrastructure

Minnesota's Legislature could finally create a green bank this year to help fund clean energy projects throughout the state. #cleanenergy #greenfinance #mnleg

On the eve of Earth Day we showcase an organization helping preserve the Mississippi River watershed in the Twin Cities. #mississippiriver #waterquality #twincities #environment

Bringing plant life inside improves people's moods and indoor air quality. #biophilia #biophiliadesign

Smart panels could help homeowners avoid expensive upgrades will be a key to electrification. #smartpanels#electrification#cleanenergy

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

Minneapolis startup Carba developed an inexpensive technology to serve the emerging carbon dioxide removal marketplace. Waste Management is partnering on a pilot. #carbonmarkets #carbonemissions #cdr_fyi

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

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… https://t.co/jxorMcceL6

The Reformer shared my story about at the lack of insulation in older Minneapolis homes and how that impedes the city's decarbonization goals.

Environmental groups have concerns with Great River Energy's decision to add fuel oil to one of its natural gas peaker plants. #fossilfuels #utilities #cleanenergy

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

A small CenterPoint Energy building in downtown Minneapolis houses one of the nation's first green hydrogen pilot projects. #hydrogeneconomy #hydrogennow #hydrogen

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.

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