November 2, 2024

Minnesota

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Minnesota’s ‘Clean Cars’ Emissions Standards Debated, Approved
Minnesota legislators have approved an environmental budget bill that includes tougher vehicle emissions standards, but the battle is far from over.
U.S. Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry
Senate Ag Subcommittee Hears Talk of Transmission
Not all renewable energy is H2. How can America forget C2H5OH?
Minneapolis Water Works
Minn. Study Finds Leaks in Water Energy Efficiency
A study found that energy conservation practices at Minnesota's water plants could save as much as 42 million kWh of electricity annually, a 14% reduction.
Electrification Raises Concerns over Stranded Gas Assets, Customers
Successful development of low-carbon fuels could avoid stranding natural gas customers and infrastructure, a Con Ed official told the EBA.
Minnesota Budget Bill Held up over Emissions Ruling
Disagreements between the Democratic-led House and the Republican-led Senate over new car emission standards could push budget talks into a special session.
Minn. Halfway Through 20-year Quest for Net-Zero Buildings
Minnesota has passed the midway point on a 20-year journey in search of a green Xanadu: carbon-neutral buildings.
Minnesota Hits Midway Point in Zero-emission Efforts
Renewable energy became the largest source of electricity in Minnesota in 2020 at 29%, BloombergNEF reported last week.
Minnesota PUC Approves ‘Last Good-priced’ Wind PPA in MISO
Minnesota regulators approved a PPA between Xcel Energy and a 200-MW Iowa wind farm that the utility says is the “last good-priced” wind in MISO.
Minnesota Power IRP Pledges End to Coal by 2035
Shutting down coal-fired power plants and adding 400 MW of solar and wind power are the primary objectives in Minnesota Power’s proposed IRP.
Divided Legislature Clouds Minn. ‘Healthy Farming’ Bill
Minnesota Rep. Todd Lippert knows the state’s divided political environment could halt significant climate legislation, but he’s pushing forward anyway.

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