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Navigating the Cost of Transitioning to Clean Energy
Curious about the real costs of the global transition to clean energy? Check out this article by Dan Gearino for Inside Climate News.
Jan 22, 20241 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, 20232 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...
Nov 14, 20233 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.
Jul 14, 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 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


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
Sep 9, 20222 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


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