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May 20, 2024

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Minn. Study Finds Leaks in Water Energy Efficiency
A study found that energy conservation practices at Minnesota's water plants could save as much as 42 million kWh of electricity annually, a 14% reduction.
Electrification Raises Concerns over Stranded Gas Assets, Customers
Successful development of low-carbon fuels could avoid stranding natural gas customers and infrastructure, a Con Ed official told the EBA.
Minnesota Budget Bill Held up over Emissions Ruling
Disagreements between the Democratic-led House and the Republican-led Senate over new car emission standards could push budget talks into a special session.
Minn. Halfway Through 20-year Quest for Net-Zero Buildings
Minnesota has passed the midway point on a 20-year journey in search of a green Xanadu: carbon-neutral buildings.
Minnesota Hits Midway Point in Zero-emission Efforts
Renewable energy became the largest source of electricity in Minnesota in 2020 at 29%, BloombergNEF reported last week.
Minnesota PUC Approves ‘Last Good-priced’ Wind PPA in MISO
Minnesota regulators approved a PPA between Xcel Energy and a 200-MW Iowa wind farm that the utility says is the “last good-priced” wind in MISO.
Minnesota Power IRP Pledges End to Coal by 2035
Shutting down coal-fired power plants and adding 400 MW of solar and wind power are the primary objectives in Minnesota Power’s proposed IRP.
Divided Legislature Clouds Minn. ‘Healthy Farming’ Bill
Minnesota Rep. Todd Lippert knows the state’s divided political environment could halt significant climate legislation, but he’s pushing forward anyway.
Advocates Fear Cut in Minnesota Solar Rate Could Slow Growth
Solar advocates in Minnesota expect a slowdown in development under the Community Solar Gardens program after regulators cut the rate for bill credits.
Bipartisan Agreement on Minnesota Climate Bills Unlikely
Minnesota has fallen far short of emission reductions targets, but the chance for bipartisan agreement on a course correction appears slim.

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