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

After the November election, Minnesota policymakers are now in the best position than they have ever been to take critical steps to put in place policies necessary to tackle climate change. In doing so, they have the opportunity to create good...

He may have an "R" behind his name, the letter writer says, but Rasmusson's no conservative.

He may have an "R" behind his name, the letter writer says, but Rasmusson's no conservative.

Clean energy law spurs broad backing as it takes effect in Minnesota The proposal to expand the states Conservation Improvement Program generated bipartisan support needed to move it through the divided Statehouse. 4:05 pm, Jul. 27, 2021 × Gov. Tim Walz on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, spoke to reporters at the Capitol before ceremonially signing a bill that will expand Minnesotas Conservation Improvement Program. (Dana Ferguson / Forum News Service) ST. PAUL — Minnesota Gov....

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.

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...

Pass the ECO Act View Comments Minnesota’s energy efficiency businesses are the quiet backbone of our developing clean energy economy. Efficiency jobs — like helping make new and existing buildings more efficient or installing heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment — make up three-quarters of the clean energy job sector. These businesses have also borne the brunt of the pandemic-caused job loss within our sector. But there is legislation being discussed at the Minnesota Capi...