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One of the primary state agencies that oversees Minnesota’s climate and clean energy programs is expanding its staff by nearly two-thirds, fueled by new state and federal funding opportunities.

The state’s Division of Energy Resources has added 64 new positions this year, increasing its staff size from 90 to close to 150 by the time it’s done hiring. Minnesota agency in hiring mode as it prepares to roll out new energy programs  is an...

Minnesotans have options regarding energy assistance this upcoming winter. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz recently led an event to share tips on how the state can help its citizens in keeping

The legislation would put the state on a path to reducing energy use in new large buildings by 80% by 2036.

The building code measure passed amid a wave of climate and clean energy proposals that also includes major investments in weatherization, public transit, and electric vehicle incentives.

Minnesota has been reducing carbon emissions much faster than other Midwestern states and the rest of the country.

REGIONAL— Minnesota Power continues to lead the way among the state’s utilities for energy conservation. In 2022, for the 13th year in a row, the Duluth-based electric utility has …

A machine captures CO2 from the water heater and boiler.

The U.S. Energy Information Administration says it expects the average American to pay around $931 for heating this winter, a 28% increase from last year.

Following in the footsteps of Wells and Blue Earth, the Winnebago City Council adopted a body-worn camera policy for the Winnebago Police Department on Tuesday,