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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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Report: Improved grid needed to harness more wind energy, jobs

A report released today by the Center for Rural Affairs, Connect the Dots: Transmission and Rural Communities, finds that expansion of the electric transmission grid is key to a clean energy future. And an improved grid is necessary to bring more wind energy online, creating rural jobs in both transmission and wind industries.

By Staff Report , August 01, 2011

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Farmers Union to hold renewable energy tour

National Farmers Union (NFU) is having a Renewable Energy Tour with a stop in Morris on Wednesday, June 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the University of Minnesota Morris, in room 109, the “Cow Palace,” classroom of the Imholte Building.

By Staff Report , June 25, 2011

Peterson introduces biodiesel legislation extending tax credit

U.S. House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Collin C. Peterson, D-Minn., today joined Rep. Aaron Schock, R-Ill., to introduce the Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act (H.R. 2238). The legislation extends the $1 per gallon biodiesel tax credit to 2014 and changes the tax incentive to a production excise tax credit.

By Staff Report , June 21, 2011

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Follow these tips for staying cool, saving energy

As temperatures and humidity begin to rise this summer, the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources is reminding consumers there are some simple steps they can take to keep cool, save money and conserve energy.

By Staff Report , June 06, 2011

Free forum explores solar energy issues

Could solar power boost your livelihood? Join West Central Clean Energy Resource Teams (WC CERT) and Southwest Initiative Foundation (SWIF) for a free Solar Energy Forum June 21 from 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Dassel to find out.

By Staff Report , May 29, 2011

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Minnesota’s Energy Assistance Program breaks record

The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources (DER) reports that its Energy Assistance Program (EAP) has served more than 165,000 households so far this program year, up from a record of 164,783 last year.

By Staff Report , May 22, 2011

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'Work Green' event offers resources for career explorers, entrepreneurs

Work Green, an event promoting green careers and entrepreneurial activities, will be held Tuesday, May 24, in St. Paul.

May 22, 2011

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Capitol Notebook: Senate committee hears wind power dispute

A Senate committee took no stand Thursday to restrict wind power farms. A bill by Sen. John Howe, R-Red Wing, said there is only a remote chance that his bill requiring that wind turbines be a half mile from property lines will pass this year, but a task force likely will discuss the issue before next year’s legislative session.

By Don Davis , May 06, 2011

BBB urges consumers to make smart solar energy investments

With warm weather approaching and a lot of consumers looking to stick to a budget when making home improvements, many are turning to green solar energy as a solution. The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota and North Dakota (BBB) advises consumers to be smart about investing in any home improvement project.

By Staff Report , April 24, 2011

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Celebrate Earth Day by conserving energy, says commerce department

In observance of the 41st Earth Day on April 22, the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources is reminding consumers how easy it is to conserve energy and save money throughout the year.

By Staff Report , April 21, 2011

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CenterPoint Energy encourages increased safety awareness

CenterPoint Energy is partnering with the Common Ground Alliance (GCA), the Minnesota Office of Pipeline Safety (MNOPS) and the governor’s office to commemorate April as National Safe Digging Month.

By Staff Report , April 09, 2011

Minnesota Department of Commerce recommends significantly smaller rate increases for Xcel Energy

The Minnesota Department of Commerce, Office of Energy Security (OES) this week recommended reducing Xcel Energy’s proposed rate increase for electric service in 2011 by more than $93 million, or 62 percent of the request.

By Staff Report , April 09, 2011

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Energy upgrades approved for Lincoln, Discovery

The District 206 School Board had some serious approving to do March 21 – to the tune of more than $5 million. At the board’s monthly meeting, members approved the bids for mechanical and electrical upgrades at Lincoln Elementary School (LES) and Discovery Middle School in Alexandria.

By Jo Colvin , March 30, 2011

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Minnesota on pace to meet goal of weatherizing homes

Minnesota is on pace to meet its goal of weatherizing 17,000 homes by June 2011 using federal funds awarded by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).

By Staff Report , March 06, 2011

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Interactive tool designed to help Minnesota job seekers pursue careers in energy

Minnesotans hoping to find a job in the fast-growing energy sector no longer have to search multiple websites to figure out where to go for training.

By Staff Report , March 06, 2011

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