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At the Port of LA, a new project will harness energy from ocean waves
Because of the density of wave energy, the technology has a relatively small footprint, generating around 50 times more power than solar pan
Jun 9, 20234 min read

How exactly do heat pumps work?
As a tool in a larger strategy to electrify everything in our homes, heat pumps are a key part of fighting climate change.
Jun 7, 20234 min read

What the IRA Means for Contractors and Electrification
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law in August 2022, includes $200 million in electrification and energy efficiency contractor
May 24, 20231 min read


4 Myths From Electric Vehicle Haters – And Why They’re Wrong (Article Repost)
Huge arguments ensue online about EVs, so here are four of the most frequent themes, and why they are missing the mark by an electric mile.
Apr 24, 20231 min read


Find Energy Efficient Lights
There's an efficient LED bulb for every fixture and room, at every brightness, and in every color!
Apr 20, 20231 min read

Look Out, California: One of the Country’s Largest Solar Arrays is Taking Shape in… Illinois?
. The largest solar arrays operating in the United States are located in the kinds of sunny states you would expect—five in California, four
Apr 19, 20231 min read


More about the 100% bill:
The 100% clean electricity bill is not perfect, but it is a huge and important step forward for Minnesota to achieve sustainability and equi
Feb 24, 20232 min read

Executive orders call for a transition to 100 percent carbon-free electricity
Looking ahead to the rest of 2023, I’m wondering which states are most likely to join the 100 percent club with new laws. I asked a bunch of
Feb 23, 20238 min read


Governor Walz Signs Bill Moving Minnesota to 100 Percent Clean Energy by 2040
On Feb. 7 Governor Tim Walz, alongside legislators, labor, and environmental advocates at the St. Paul Regional Labor Center. signed into la
Feb 22, 20232 min read


Renewables Projected to Be One-Fourth of US Electricity Generation. Really Soon
A new government report projects that wind, solar and other renewable sources will exceed one-fourth of the country’s electricity generation
Jan 23, 20232 min read


The Rise of Used EVs
Here are the 4 stories from it that are most important to EV owners.
Aug 17, 20221 min read

These rechargeable batteries are safer, cheaper, and more sustainable
These rechargeable batteries are more sustainable and safer than lithium—and half the cost. The battery is water-based and uses other cheap,
Jun 17, 20221 min read


Coming soon: EPA's Clean School Bus Program
The EPA may award competitive grants and rebates, and contracts for rebates. For this first cycle of funding, the EPA intends to open a reba
Mar 4, 20222 min read


MET Council Projects Advance Electric Vehicle Adoption in the Region
Metro Update: Wednesday, September 22, 2021 VIDEO https://youtu.be/5bvwsQFcPiY The Metropolitan Council is involved in several efforts to...
Oct 12, 20211 min read


Electric cars are revving up in Minnesota
MPR News with Angela Davis Mike Mulcahy and Maja Beckstrom | August 26, 2021 Read OR Listen at MPR - CLICK HERE "Electric cars are still...
Aug 30, 20211 min read


Listen to new episodes of Energetic Talk
Welcome to Energetic Talk with Colby Abazs brought to you weekly by a partnership of Clean Energy Resource Teams and Two Harbors...
Aug 26, 20211 min read

Century College & Target offering new Solar Scholarship program
The new Target Corporation Solar Scholarship program provides financial support to newly enrolled students of color and women enrolling...
Jul 30, 20211 min read


CERTs Seed Grant funding for Minnesota clean energy projects due October 26
Do you and your community need funding to get an energy efficiency or renewable energy project off the ground? The Clean Energy Resource...
Jul 30, 20211 min read

Energy for Renters: What You Need To Know
This guide show you: Steps to save energy and money with simple tips How to understand utility bills and learn about common chargers...
Jul 30, 20211 min read

Electricity Instead of Gas: How can communities embrace efficiency and electrification?
https://fresh-energy.org/energy-community Host : Fresh Energy Event Description : This is a part of the July webinar series called "The...
Jul 6, 20211 min read
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