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Jan 3, 20242 min read
Exploring Sustainable Living: A Visit to Timothy and Sheila Nolan's Green Haven
Explore Tim Norton's model of sustainable living - inspiring Stillwater's builders and buyers towards eco-friendly choices!

Dec 19, 20234 min read
SSMN Work Area: Achievements of 2023 and Aspirations for 2024
SSMN is proud to share the achievements of our hardworking volunteer workgroups and unveil their ambitious goals for 2024.

Nov 14, 20232 min read
Power Responsibly: E-Bike Battery Disposal in Washington County
Charge up your e-bike responsibly with a guide to safe battery disposal in Washington County!


Nov 14, 20233 min read
Navigating the Clean Energy Era: Insights from Rolf Nordstrom's Keynote Speech
Explore Rolf Nordstrom's keynote revelations on the seismic changes in energy, propelling us into a sustainable future...


Jul 14, 20234 min read
Taking Action to Create a Modernized Electric Grid
Microgrids can help bridge the gap between electricity supply and demand while making use of locally available energy resources.

Jun 9, 20234 min read
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 7, 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.

May 24, 20231 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


Apr 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 20, 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 19, 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


Feb 24, 20232 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 23, 20238 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 22, 20232 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


Jan 23, 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


Nov 18, 20223 min read
Sustainably Designed Homes Are the Future
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) provides YOU as homeowners with tax credits so that you can install solar panels and purchase energy-effic


Sep 9, 20222 min read
Inflation Reduction Act Delivers Affordable Clean Energy for Minnesota
It will lower energy costs for households and businesses, create manufacturing jobs for American workers, and deliver a clean, secure, and h


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

Jun 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 15, 20222 min read
Let’s Shed Light on Solar Energy
St. Croix Valley communities are beginning to adopt renewable energy and looking at installing more solar.
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