Minnesota Department of Commerce (MN DOC)
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The $1.6 billion Joint Targeted Interconnection Queue transmission portfolio of SPP and MISO remains in play even though the Department of Energy has reneged on almost a half billion dollars in funding.
DOE
The U.S. Department of Energy has terminated 321 grants totaling $7.56 billion for 223 projects, apparently targeting Democratic-leaning states.
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission
Minnesota regulators voted unanimously to require that Amazon demonstrate a need for a 250-unit fleet of backup diesel generators at its proposed data center in the state.
EFI Foundation
Minnesota received kudos for promoting a clean energy workforce during an EFI Foundation webinar.
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MISO and SPP said they plan to treat Joint Targeted Interconnection Queue projects as large generator interconnection projects when allocating costs.
Minnesota Commerce Department
Minnesota’s utilities will be required to meet increasing energy efficiency targets under a new law, but they are not meeting all of the old, lower goals.
Renewable energy became the largest source of electricity in Minnesota in 2020 at 29%, BloombergNEF reported last week.
Solar advocates in Minnesota expect a slowdown in development under the Community Solar Gardens program after regulators cut the rate for bill credits.
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