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VW settlement highlights a struggle to cut Minnesota transportation emissions

How big of a cut to greenhouse gas emissions can $47 million buy? It might be less than you think.

By MinnPost . 25 November 2019
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Minnesota ‘value of solar’ compromise likely to boost community solar payments

A projected spike in the rate Xcel Energy pays community solar projects caused stakeholders to reassess the formula.

By Frank Jossi . 21 November 2019
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Electric car advocates turn out to support Minnesota clean car proposal

A public input meeting in North Minneapolis drew several electric car owners and clean air advocates.

By David Pierini . 20 November 2019
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Minnesota looks to electric vehicles, biofuels to cut transportation emissions

Critics say a recent report on decarbonizing transportation understates the importance of reducing driving.

By Frank Jossi . 14 November 2019
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Minnesota utilities offer to lessen demand charges on EV fast chargers

Utility demand charges are hurting the business case for installing high-speed vehicle chargers, a report says.

By Frank Jossi . 6 November 2019
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Minnesota co-ops tap on-bill financing to help shift consumption overnight

The programs offer no- or low-interest loans for appliances that charge when power tends to be cheaper and cleaner.

By Frank Jossi . 24 October 2019
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Minneapolis seeks a simpler, more inclusive way to pay for energy efficiency

The city’s gas utility says it is open to trying out an inclusive on-bill financing program if state regulators approve.

By Frank Jossi . 23 October 2019
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A small Minnesota city is deploying drones to scan for building heat loss

The city of Warren hopes its aerial thermal images will help building owners recognize energy efficiency opportunities.

By Frank Jossi . 21 October 2019
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Minnesota will use VW money to plug gaps in electric vehicle charging network

The first round of spending includes $1.7 million to install 66 chargers at 22 sites outside of the Twin Cities metro area.

By Frank Jossi . 11 October 2019
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Net-zero home highlights builders’ growing interest in energy efficiency

About two-thirds of homes on an annual Twin Cities tour now include a standardized energy consumption score.

By Frank Jossi . 20 September 2019