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November 2, 2024

Minnesota

Roda S.p.A.
US Interstate Highways: A NIMBY-free Corridor for Grid Expansion?
A report examining the use of the interstate system as a corridor for expansion of the nation’s transmission system concluded it can be done relatively quickly.
The Brattle Group
Stakeholder Soapbox: Midwest Lessons on the Value of Transmission Independence and Competition
The Midwest has become ground zero for the future of transmission policy because of incumbent TOs' stifling control, R Street Institute's Devin Hartman says.
Lion Electric
Decarbonizing Midwest Economies? It Depends on the State
Illinois is decarbonizing its electric generation, and Minnesota is focusing on EVs and transit emissions, but Ohio is keeping a coal plant subsidy.
National Center for Freight & Infrastructure Research & Education
Trucks the Focus of Midwest States’ Collaboration on EVs
Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Minnesota will collaborate to speed electric vehicle adoption in the upper Midwest, focusing initially on trucks.
Rob Davis
Pollinator Friendly Solar Farms May Increase Crop Yields
The buzz about solar energy includes honey bees. Welcome to the world of agrivoltaic farming. 
Xcel Energy
Xcel Increasing Pace of Decarbonization Effort
Xcel is accelerating its transition away from fossil-fueled resources by proposing to add about 10 GW of renewables in Minnesota and Colorado.
DOE
Solar on Landfills Becoming Part of Minnesota’s Clean Energy Solution
Redeveloping closed landfill sites into solar energy generating facilities could be part of Minnesota's conversion to a carbon-neutral energy economy.
The Power of Minnesota
School Solar Law Intended to Provide Tax Relief, Education
Minnesota lawmakers agreed to spend $24 million to fund solar arrays at schools, a bid to reduce energy costs and provide STEM learning opportunities.
Shutterstock
Companies Must Disclose Financial Climate Risks, Attorneys General Say
A coalition of attorneys general are demanding that the SEC require companies to disclose their GHG emissions annually, as well as any mitigation plans.
Minnesota Commerce Department
Minnesota Utilities Struggling to Meet Low-income EE Goals as Legislators Boost Targets
Minnesota’s utilities will be required to meet increasing energy efficiency targets under a new law, but they are not meeting all of the old, lower goals.

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