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Minnesota to sign Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act into law

The Minnesota Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act (HF 4700) reduces redundancies and speeds up the state’s permitting process at MN PUC.

Minnesota saw 54% zero-carbon power in 2023, hitting clean energy milestones

2023 marks the fourth consecutive year that zero-carbon power has made up the majority of Minnesota’s electricity (54%), compared to the national share of carbon-free power at 41%.

Excelsior and Heliene enter 2 GW supply agreement for domestic solar panels

As part of the long-term supply agreement, the two companies expect to work as partners. A majority of the PV modules supplied by Heliene would be produced in the United States.

Drone data helps a Minnesota city conserve energy

Warren, a small city in Northern Minnesota, is offering an innovative public service: images that reveal building heat loss, captured by drones.

Minnesota solar installer bankruptcies leave unfinished projects, calls for better oversight

The state’s solar energy trade group has made improving consumer protections a priority after a string of bankruptcies in recent years left dozens of customers stuck with unfinished projects.

Midwest states form coalition to accelerate EV adoption

Five Midwest states have formed a coalition to accelerate EV adoption and the deployment of charging infrastructure.