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Minnesota updated its community solar garden law so that it would benefit more low income households, but proponents fear a proposal by Xcel Energy could scare away solar investments.

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...