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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Duluth looks to cut emissions through sharing more efficient building heat
The Minnesota city has made significant investments in its aging district energy system, adding natural gas boilers and replacing steam pipes with hot water loops.By Frank Jossi .
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Homeowners associations still a barrier for some would-be solar customers
Minnesota homeowners and solar groups are backing a bill to prohibit HOAs from banning rooftop solar panels.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota startup sees a growing niche market for electric work trucks
Zeus Electric Chassis intends to specialize in customizable medium-duty trucks for commercial and government fleets.By Frank Jossi .
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Wind developers are retrofitting newer projects with bigger, better blades
Xcel Energy recently received approval to repower a pair of wind farms originally built in 2015 to take advantage of improved technology and expiring tax credits.By Frank Jossi .
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In Minnesota, key energy lawmakers see potential despite divided Legislature
The two most important lawmakers on energy policy this session are optimistic about passing clean energy legislation, especially when it comes to energy efficiency.By Frank Jossi .
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Twin Cities program uses solar as incentive to expand affordable housing
The Metropolitan Council is seeking building owners who are interested in solar and open to increasing the number of units eligible for Section 8 vouchers.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota grants will prioritize projects that pair EV charging with solar panels
The next round of grants from the state’s Volkswagen emissions-cheating settlement includes new criteria to award charging with local clean energy.By Frank Jossi .
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Green bank advocates hope Biden win can help reinvigorate idea in Minnesota
A green bank could unlock financing for more clean energy projects, but some question its need and prospects.By Frank Jossi .
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As wind energy prices plunge, Xcel refunds customers who paid a premium
Xcel Energy recently refunded customers who volunteered to pay extra to support wind energy, which is now among the cheapest sources of electricity.By Frank Jossi .
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Crowdfunded solar puts Red Lake Nation on a path to energy sovereignty
The Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians in northern Minnesota has a vision to eventually incorporate solar and microgrids as part of a tribal-run utility.By Frank Jossi .
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