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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Minnesota legislation aims to boost speed and scale of green financing
A proposal to establish a “green bank” to fill financing gaps for climate and clean energy projects in the state has been rolled into omnibus bills in the state House and Senate.By Frank Jossi .
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Solar
Pioneering project helps renters cash in on solar savings
By cleverly stacking an array of incentives and credits, two nonprofits are helping Minneapolis apartment dwellers slash their power bills by up to one-third.By Frank Jossi .
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In Minnesota, ‘smart panels’ seen as a possible alternative to expensive electrical upgrades
Older homes were not designed for big electrical loads, but new technology could help fix that.By Frank Jossi .
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Why Minnesota’s push to electrify government vehicles is going slower than expected
Officials say unique demands on government vehicles, as well as inventory shortages, have slowed progress on the state’s goal to electrify 20% of its fleet by 2027.By Frank Jossi .
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‘Reversing’ coal mining: Minnesota startup uses plants to trap carbon emissions
Carba says it’s developed an inexpensive and energy-efficient method for capturing carbon emissions, using a portable reactor that converts plant waste into a charcoal-like substance called biochar.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota agency retools to ‘meet the moment’ on climate, clean energy
The Minnesota Department of Commerce recently announced several new hires and changes designed to help the state capture federal clean energy funding under the Inflation Reduction Act and 2021 infrastructure law.By Frank Jossi .
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Minnesota power co-op wants to invest in flexibility for fossil fuel peaker plant
Great River Energy is proposing to install equipment that would allow a central Minnesota peaker plant to burn fuel oil as well as natural gas. Environmental groups oppose the investment, which would increase air pollution.By Frank Jossi .
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A hidden challenge for Minneapolis climate goals: shoddy insulation
In the country’s coldest large city, an analysis reveals that about two-thirds of homes listed for sale since 2020 had inadequate insulation. Addressing the problem is key to reducing emissions and preparing for heat pumps.By Frank Jossi .
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Hydrogen
This utility is blending hydrogen into fossil gas. Can it scale?
Some households in Minnesota have been using a gas blend with 5% hydrogen to cook and heat their homes. Results have been positive so far.By Frank Jossi .
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Advocates want new solutions to reduce energy burden in Xcel’s rate case
As Xcel seeks a 21% rate increase for the next three years, community advocates say regulators should use the case as an opportunity to reduce energy burdens on low-income customers.By Frank Jossi .
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