Frank Jossi is an independent journalist and consultant based in St. Paul, Minnesota and a longtime contributor to Midwest Energy News. His articles have appeared in more than 50 publications, including Minnesota Monthly, Wired, the Los Angeles Times and the Minneapolis Star Tribune. Jossi has also been a Humphrey policy fellow at the University of Minnesota, a Fulbright journalism teacher in Pakistan and Albania, and a program director of the World Press Institute at Macalester College.
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In Minnesota, old power plants could be the on-ramp for new wind and solar
Facing long delays for new transmission, Minnesota utilities are looking at retired power plants as locations to connect new wind and solar energy.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota solar installer bankruptcies leave unfinished projects, calls for better oversight
The state’s solar energy trade group has made improving consumer protections a priority after a string of bankruptcies in recent years left dozens of customers stuck with unfinished projects.By Frank Jossi .
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Minneapolis battery pilot will test vision for sharing solar power with neighbors
Four batteries are being installed at a North Minneapolis green jobs training center in one of the country’s first “virtual power plant” pilot projects. Each battery will simulate a household buying and selling power with neighbors.By Frank Jossi .
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Long waits to connect to Xcel’s grid are stalling Minnesota solar projects
Xcel told one customer they would need to wait 15 years to connect their solar system to its electric grid. The utility says it’s working to improve its process, but some in the industry say legislation or an investigation is needed to fix the problems.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota utility co-op sees big battery as piece of grid reliability puzzle
Great River Energy, a distribution and transmission cooperative, has partnered with a Massachusetts startup on a long-duration energy storage pilot project that it hopes will help buffer its grid from extreme cold and heat impacts.By Frank Jossi .
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From smart meters to big batteries, co-ops emerge as clean grid laboratories
A wave of pilot programs by Minnesota electric cooperatives is saving customers money and providing useful data for larger utilities considering new technology and pricing models to encourage grid efficiency.By Frank Jossi .
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Xcel Energy looks to stretch solar money by shrinking popular Minnesota rebates
The utility is proposing to reduce the size of its Solar Rewards rebates so that it can offer them to more customers. Solar installers and advocates generally support the move but don’t agree on the amount or transition time.By Frank Jossi .
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Solar, efficiency money trickles into damaged Minneapolis neighborhoods
Several business and building owners in South Minneapolis’ Lake Street corridor have received or are seeking money for solar installations, though some say it’s been harder to tackle energy efficiency.By Frank Jossi .
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Under new law, Minnesota gas utilities could play a role in electrification
The Natural Gas Innovation Act encourages gas utilities to file “innovation plans” with state regulators, who can authorize rate recovery for pilot programs that decarbonize and diversify their businesses.By Frank Jossi .
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Updated Minnesota conservation program aims to close ‘pre-weatherization’ gap
The recently signed ECO Act allows utilities to receive credit for preparatory work such as removing asbestos, mold or lead paint — common barriers that homeowners face when seeking help with energy efficiency upgrades.By Frank Jossi .
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