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Legislative notebook: Senate backs gasoline tax hike
By Don Davis and Danielle Killey Minnesota senators voted Friday to raise the state gasoline tax 5 cents in the next few years. After the Senate Transportation Committee in recent weeks removed a gas ...
Posted on 5/11/13 at 11:15 AM
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Space "bullet" punctures ISS solar array
"Bullet hole - a small stone from the universe went through our solar array," tweeted space station Commander Chris Hadfield yesterday."Glad it missed the hull." Hadfield photographed the small p...
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Continual (Solar-Powered) Economic Growth
Last Saturday I attended an event at the University of Minnesota showcasing professors and their research. Each gave a presentation and took questions from the audience. One spoke about depression eco...
Posted on 2/28/13 at 10:25 AM
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Bill establishes solar energy standards in Minnesota

The Minnesota Senate passed clean energy and jobs legislation Friday that establishes a solar energy standard of 1 percent by 2025.

May 13, 2013

Minnesota solar electric installations grow in 2012

New Minnesota solar electric installations in 2012 nearly tripled in capacity compared with 2011, according to figures compiled by the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Division of Energy Resources.

January 19, 2013

Minnesota explores way to cut red tape for solar installations

A new effort is underway in Minnesota to put solar power on the fast track in communities statewide. A partnership known as the Minnesota Solar Challenge is focused on streamlining solar electric permitting processes and improving solar zoning regulations across Minnesota.

August 25, 2012

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu visits Solar Skies Mfg. booth

U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu visits Solar Skies Mfg. booth Solar Skies Mfg, LLC of Alexandria attended the World Renewable Energy Forum in Denver, Colorado. They were in charge of a booth.

June 15, 2012

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Solar energy workshop, tour offered in Morris

The University of Minnesota West Central Research and Outreach Center (WCROC) is hosting a solar energy workshop in Morris on Tuesday, June 12.

May 20, 2012

Bonding bill includes bright news for solar energy future

A new $500 million bonding bill passed by the Minnesota Legislature and signed into law includes an option for public buildings to take advantage of solar energy. Advocates say it will help state schools, hospitals, police stations, and other public buildings to install solar energy this year and into the future.

By Al Edenloff , May 16, 2012

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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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'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

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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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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Solar electric systems achieve record numbers in Minnesota

Harnessing solar energy to power a home or business in Minnesota may seem like a challenge, but a growing number of residents and companies are finding that Minnesota is a much sunnier state than its numerous gray, winter days would suggest.

By Staff Report , November 07, 2010

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Solar electric installations reach record highs in Minnesota

A record number of solar photovoltaic systems were installed in Minnesota in 2009, according to the Minnesota Utility Solar Integration Rankings compiled by the Minnesota Department of Commerce’s Office of Energy Security.

By Staff Report , May 22, 2010

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Solar competition: They're as close as a Super Bowl victory

Solar competition: They're as close as a Super Bowl victory Winter-weary Minnesotans tend to approach solar power the way they do the prospects of a Super Bowl victory for the Vikings: Hopeful, but always prepared for cloudy days and disappointment.

By Tom Cherveny , January 31, 2010

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