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Legislative notebook: House, Senate look to the sun for power
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Minnesotans could sell solar power to electric utilities under a bill the House passed 70-63 late Tuesday. They pay someone who has solar on their house just what the ...
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Debate over energy tax credit impacts Parkers Prairie wind farm project

U.S. Senator Al Franken has urged his colleagues to extend for four years a renewable energy tax credit that especially would help wind-powered electrical production. The Minnesota Democrat said the tax break would save thousands of jobs, create new ones and cut the country’s need for foreign oil.

By Don Davis , February 22, 2012

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Farmers, small businesses encouraged to apply for energy loans, grants

USDA Rural Development is seeking applications to provide assistance to agricultural producers and rural small businesses to complete a variety of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Funding is available from USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) authorized by the 2008 Farm Bill.

January 28, 2012

Minnesota receives an additional $29.2 million for Energy Assistance Program

Commerce Commissioner Mike Rothman recently announced that Minnesota will receive an additional $29.2 million in federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds for the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP).

January 26, 2012

Minnesota gets grant to reduce cost of solar installations for small businesses, homeowners

Minnesota got some bright news this month when the U.S. Department of Energy announced the recipients of its Sunshot Initiative Rooftop Solar Challenge.

December 18, 2011

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Tips to save money, stay warm

As cold weather settles across Minnesota and furnaces kick in to high gear, the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources (DER) issued a consumer alert today reminding consumers of some basic energy-saving measures to practice in the frigid winter months ahead.

November 26, 2011

Grants available for clean energy projects

Do you and your community need funding to get an energy efficiency or renewable energy project off the ground? The Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) can help.

By Staff Report , October 22, 2011

Meeting will offer manufacturers 'green team' ideas

Tri-State Manufacturers’ Association will host a general meeting on Tuesday, November 1 at the American Legion in Fergus Falls. Members are invited, as well as prospective members interested in networking with their peers in manufacturing.

By Staff Report , October 18, 2011

CenterPoint reminds customers of Cold Weather Rule

CenterPoint Energy is reminding customers about their rights and responsibilities under the Cold Weather Rule (CWR). The rule protects residential customers from having their natural gas service disconnected between Oct. 15 and April 15, if they are having difficulty paying their natural gas bill.

By Staff Report , October 15, 2011

'Go Green Weekend' salutes alternative energies

A rural Litchfield farm, known for its annual Pumpkin Patch Festival, will highlight the green energy movement October 15 and 16.

By Staff Report , October 15, 2011

CenterPoint proposes to suspend inverted block rate program

Texas-based CenterPoint Energy announced that it plans to halt its inverted block rate program, pending further study and a commission order subject to approval by the PUC.

By Staff Report , September 19, 2011

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Public invited to dedication of new wind turbine at the University of Minnesota, Morris

University of Minnesota, Morris’s new wind turbine will be dedicated on Saturday, September 24 at 3 p.m. Several events are planned in conjunction with the celebration, including a pre-dedication 2K walk, an exhibition of artwork created by area elementary and high school students, and a post-dedication picnic. All activities are free and open to the public.

By Staff Report , September 17, 2011

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Xcel Energy customers get added incentive for recycling old refrigerators

Starting this month, Xcel Energy residential electric customers in Minnesota with old, inefficient secondary refrigerators can receive $70 to participate in the existing Refrigerator Recycling Program – an increase of $35 from the usual incentive.

By Staff Report , September 10, 2011

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Weatherization assistance program reaches goal

Minnesota’s Weatherization Assistance Program has exceeded its goal of weatherizing 16,858 homes using $132 million in stimulus funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE).

By Staff Report , August 28, 2011

Missouri River Energy Services plans to build hydro facility

Missouri River Energy Services (MRES) has announced its intent to proceed with the planning and development of a hydroelectric generating facility at the Red Rock Reservoir on the Des Moines River.

By Staff Report , August 21, 2011

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Peterson questions federal biofuels plan

Minnesota’s senior congressman fears the Obama administration has fired a shot over the ethanol industry’s bow in seeking a home-grown fuel for the Navy.

By Don Davis , August 20, 2011

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