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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Minneapolis seeks ‘inclusive’ financing for energy efficiency improvements
A proposal before state regulators would create a Pay As You Save program to help more homeowners afford efficiency upgrades.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota regulators consider who should have access to smart meter data
A proposal from the state’s Citizens Utility Board wants to make anonymous data open to third-party researchers.By Frank Jossi .
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Solar installers say they’re waiting too long for Xcel Energy grid connections
A survey by the state’s solar industry association revealed more than 100 complaints about interconnection requests.By Frank Jossi .
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In Minnesota, community solar maintains growth despite challenges
Even facing pandemic slowdowns and legislative opposition, the state far outpaces its closest competitor in operating capacity.By Frank Jossi .
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This Minneapolis microgrid could serve as a jobs training and resiliency hub
The racially diverse neighborhood of North Minneapolis could become the site of a novel educational and social equity collaboration.By Frank Jossi .
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In Minnesota, a geothermal innovation revives interest in systems’ potential
A startup company is beginning to market geothermal systems that circulate heat from shallow aquifers.By Frank Jossi .
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What’s it like trying to sell electric vehicles during a pandemic?
A suburban Minneapolis dealer is still seeing self-motivated customers, but it’s harder to reach unacquainted drivers.By Frank Jossi .
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Facing coal plant closure, Minnesota provider seeks cleaner path
The Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency’s push for clean energy mirrors a broader trend for the state’s utilities.By Frank Jossi .
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For clean energy groups, solar rebate funds are legislative consolation prize
Minnesota lawmakers failed to pass a major energy efficiency bill in the final hours of session despite bipartisan support.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota lawmakers poised to pass updated energy conservation law
The Energy Conservation and Optimization Act has support from utilities, businesses, unions and environmental groups.By Frank Jossi .
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