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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For energy efficiency, bigger buildings are often better
A new report from Minneapolis officials finds that large office buildings are among the city's most energy efficient.By Frank Jossi .
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Minneapolis, Chicago rank high in energy efficiency report
Chicago and Minneapolis are among the top 10 cities in the country for having strong energy efficiency policies, according to a new report.By Frank Jossi .
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Manitoba tribe lobbies against Minnesota hydro proposal
Two representatives of a Manitoba tribe spoke to Minnesota legislators in opposition to proposed legislation allowing utilities to count new hydropower projects toward meeting their renewable energy goals.By Frank Jossi .
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Energy issues remain unsettled in Minnesota legislature
Over the next few days the Minnesota Legislature will likely try to merge two vastly different bills involving energy policy into an omnibus bill that will likely face heavy scrutiny from Gov. Mark Dayton.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota agency aims to expand workplace EV charging
In Minnesota, the state Pollution Control Agency (PCA) and organizations such as the Great Plains Institute are helping businesses make smart decisions as they pursue workplace EV charging.By Frank Jossi .
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For solar industry, Midwest 'not just flyover land anymore'
As Minnesota emerges as a leader in solar power, an event here next week will take a broader regional perspective on the growing industry.By Frank Jossi .
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Report: Wind is Minnesota's cheapest way to meet carbon rule
While the EPA recommends Minnesota meet carbon targets through efficiency and natural gas, a recent report says renewable energy -- particularly wind -- may be a cheaper option.By Frank Jossi .
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Industry says Xcel defying regulators on community solar
Community solar developers in Minnesota are accusing Xcel Energy of openly defying state regulators in its effort to prevent multiple projects to be co-located at the same site.By Frank Jossi .
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Xcel says it will limit size of Minnesota community solar
After talks with solar developers reached an impasse, Xcel Energy announced plans Tuesday to strictly limit the size of community solar projects in Minnesota.By Frank Jossi .
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Sierra Club ads to target Minnesota utilities' coal reliance
While Minnesota has made considerable strides in recent years toward adopting cleaner energy, a new ad campaign starting targets two of the state's utilities for their reliance on coal.By Frank Jossi .
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