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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Prairie Island tribe prepares to chart course toward zero emissions
In the shadow of an Xcel Energy nuclear power plant, the Minnesota reservation plans to make a big investment in solar, a microgrid, and energy efficiency.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota groups highlight financial and environmental risks of natural gas
A coalition of 10 environmental groups is trying to change the perception that natural gas is cheap or clean.By Frank Jossi .
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As policing and pandemic dominate election, climate pushed to back burner
Minnesota candidates haven’t pressed climate or clean energy despite rising temperatures and voter interest.By Frank Jossi .
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Regulators, clean energy advocates want more details on Xcel’s demand response plans
The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission last month required the utility to provide more information on its strategy to reduce electricity usage during busy times.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota town opts for a short-term approach to its long-term climate goals
Red Wing’s five-year plan offers less daunting action items and more political accountability, its creators say.By Frank Jossi .
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Updated grid maps will offer Minnesota developers more detail on congestion, opportunity
Xcel Energy is updating its grid congestion maps in Minnesota with new data and details for clean energy developers in response to an order from state regulators.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota electric car drivers will see 22 new places to fast charge this fall
A private company is installing a new network of fast-charging stations along highways outside the metro as part of the state’s Volkswagen settlement spending.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota energy planning initiative helps colleges reach carbon-neutral goals
One participant, the University of Minnesota at Morris, already uses 100% renewable electricity, but is now looking for options to eliminate its natural gas heating systems.By Frank Jossi .
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Minneapolis solar installation blends public art and on-site generation
MoZaic East’s developers worked with artists, engineers, designers and architects to create the unique solar installation in the Uptown neighborhood.By Frank Jossi .
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Utility looks to test heavy-duty electric trucks in Minnesota’s taconite mines
Under a proposal to regulators, Minnesota Power would help mining companies convert to electric mining vehicles.By Frank Jossi .
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