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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Clean energy groups say Minnesota utilities hide public data as trade secrets
Minnesota utilities are not disclosing avoided costs, arguing instead that the information constitutes a trade secret.By Frank Jossi .
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Minneapolis looks to residential energy disclosure ordinance to cut emissions
The City Council is expected to pass an ordinance giving homebuyers and renters access to more energy information.By Frank Jossi .
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Community skeptical as power company takes over solar-plus-storage project
A Minnesota power wholesaler threatened to stop a community solar project — then vowed to double its size.By Frank Jossi .
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When it comes to getting the carbon out of transportation, EVs can’t do it alone
A recent report says low-polluting biofuels and reducing vehicle miles traveled will need to play a role.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota utility wants to offer customers renewable natural gas option
CenterPoint Energy’s proposed pilot program faces opposition from state officials and clean energy groups.By Frank Jossi .
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In Minneapolis, low-income neighborhoods see influx of clean energy investment
The city’s “green zones” program aims to encourage solar and energy efficiency projects while preventing gentrification.By Frank Jossi .
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Rate decrease didn’t stop Minnesota's community solar growth in 2018
A report from Xcel Energy shows strong growth in its community solar program despite smaller payments.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota youth call for urgent action on climate from new governor
The student group held a news conference Wednesday asking for new regulations on greenhouse gases and fossil fuels.By Frank Jossi .
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How Minnesota could economically reach 70 percent renewable electricity
A November report suggests overbuilding wind and solar capacity could be cheaper than energy storage.By Frank Jossi .
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Mystery customer seeks 150 MW of wind power in Xcel Energy agreement
The utility has asked regulators to approve a power purchase agreement with an unnamed customer in central Minnesota.By Frank Jossi .
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