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 Minneapolis-St. Paul, the days of diesel buses may be numbered
After adding a mix of electric and diesel buses over the next three years, the agency could go all-electric after that.By Frank Jossi .
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After bitter fight in Minnesota, gas plant debate moves to Wisconsin
Wisconsin regulators will only consider the proposed plant’s site, not whether it is necessary.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota prison program aims to prepare inmates for solar jobs
Thirty inmates took solar installation courses as part of the program, but whether any secured employment after their release isn’t yet clear.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota co-op websites get failing grade on disclosing power sources
A rural environmental group takes electric cooperatives to task for not providing better online information.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota coalition aims to push electric vehicles ‘over the finish line’
Among the new group’s priorities is increased investment in electric buses, especially in neighborhoods most affected by air pollution.By Frank Jossi .
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N.D. coal plant draws scrutiny as part of Minnesota utility’s resource plan
A Minnesota utility faces criticism from clean energy advocates for continuing to operate one of the largest coal-fired power plants in the Upper Midwest.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota county studies path to downsize, electrify vehicle fleet
A report says Hennepin County can cut emissions and save money by transitioning to a electric cars.By Frank Jossi .
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Customers, clean energy groups unite against Minnesota natural gas plant
The northern Minnesota utility has an opportunity to convince regulators of its need at a meeting Thursday in Duluth.By Frank Jossi .
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Solar developers worry change to Minnesota incentive will cap projects
Xcel Energy’s Solar Rewards program is expected to lure commercial customers that might limit project size to participate.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota’s community solar rush largely ignored homeowners. Could a new incentive change that?
Minnesota utility regulators are expected to decide Thursday whether to offer a bonus payment to new residential community solar subscribers.By Frank Jossi .
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