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Utility bills can be confusing. Heres a breakdown of what all the lines on a typical bill mean and what your bill funds.

Minnesota weatherized slightly more than 1,900 homes in 2019 with the federal dollars. At that rate, it would take nearly three centuries to complete all Minnesota houses eligible for the program.

A suburban state lawmaker’s bill would supplement federal weatherization funding with $60 million over the next three years, nearly doubling the money available and providing crucial flexibility to cover “pre-weatherization” work.

New Minnesota law aims to close pre-weatherization gap FRANK JOSSIE of Energy News Network July 16, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Efficiency upgrades can be a financial boost for low-income homeowners, but asbestos, mold and other issues sometimes found in older homes can keep those improvements financially out of reach, even with incentives. A new Minnesota law aims to bridge that gap. The state’s existing Conservation Improvement Program failed to incentivize utilities ...

A new Minnesota law aims to bridge that gap. The state’s existing Conservation Improvement Program failed to incentivize utilities who operate programs for low-income property owners for the cost of “pre-weatherization” services — such as removing asbestos or lead paint — a restriction that deferred as many as a third of potential clients from receiving energy efficiency assistance. Clients in need of pre-weatherization work typically struggled or failed to complete pro...

The Minnesota Department of Commerce has published the Energy Policy and Conservation Quadrennial Report 2020, along with the digital Minnesota Energy Data Dashboard, to provide an assessment of the State

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Minnesotans will still have opportunities to tap into a program to help keep their energy bills low, while reducing their carbon footprint. ...

A bill from this years legislative session could offer businesses and homeowners more opportunities to invest in green technologies and energy efficiency.

The governor's office released an update Wednesday that stated Gov. Tim Walz signed the Energy Conservation and Optimization Act (ECO Act) in an effort to "strengthen Minnesota's energy conservation programs, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and create jobs across the state."...

Minnesota legislators agree on first major energy bill in years The new energy conservation act would help low-income households upgrade appliances, utilities fund alternative energy and companies make clean energy products.  May 18, 2021 — 5:44pm Text size Copy shortlink: The Minnesota House and Senate agreed this week on expanding the states energy conservation program, the most significant energy legislation in recent years. The...