Frank Jossi
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Saint Paul, MN, United States
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Twin Cities electric vehicle car-share program finds success
A recall forced the Evie electric car-share service to suspend operations last fall. But after a relaunch, the program is finding momentum. → Read More
St. Paul school concludes geothermal is ‘way to go’
Space constraints, energy savings and the long-term return on investment convinced St. Paul Public Schools to install a ground-source geothermal heat pump system. → Read More
Xcel time-of-use rate pilot shows only slight impact
A report on the time-of-use pilot's first year suggests it’s had a modest impact on peak demand but isn’t saving participants much money. → Read More
Minneapolis jobs program aims to grow and diversify clean energy workforce
The city’s Green Career Exploratory Program emphasizes recruitment of people of color through its partnerships with community institutions. → Read More
Electric buses back on the road in the Twin Cities
Metro Transit idled its first batch of electric buses due to mechanical and charging problems. They’re now back in service, along with a plan to convert almost 12% of its fleet to electric models over the next five years. → Read More
A Minnesota co-op credits clean energy transition for stabilizing wholesale rates
Great River Energy, Minnesota’s largest generation and transmission cooperative, recently announced that it would not be raising rates for 2022, and it credited wind investments and a shift from coal power. → Read More
Xcel Energy looks to stretch solar money by shrinking popular Minnesota rebates
The utility is proposing to reduce the size of its Solar Rewards rebates so that it can offer them to more customers. Solar installers and advocates generally support the move but don’t agree on the amount or transition time. → Read More
New funding could triple solar on Minn. schools
Lawmakers agreed to include $21 million in an omnibus energy bill to help K-12 schools and community colleges add panels to their rooftops. → Read More
Community solar surge strains Minnesota's interconnection queue
Xcel Energy received about 400 applications to build community solar projects last year, intensifying complaints about the approval process. → Read More
Solar project aims to deliver training and equity to North Minneapolis
A pioneer in Minnesota’s solar industry is partnering with Black entrepreneurs to provide job training and affordable solar power. → Read More
As policing and pandemic dominate election, climate pushed to back burner
Minnesota candidates haven’t pressed climate or clean energy despite rising temperatures and voter interest. → Read More
Utility looks to test heavy-duty electric trucks in Minnesota’s taconite mines
Under a proposal to regulators, Minnesota Power would help mining companies convert to electric mining vehicles. → Read More
Minneapolis seeks ‘inclusive’ financing for energy efficiency improvements
A proposal before state regulators would create a Pay As You Save program to help more homeowners afford efficiency upgrades. → Read More
In Minnesota, community solar maintains growth despite challenges
Even facing pandemic slowdowns and legislative opposition, the state far outpaces its closest competitor in operating capacity. → Read More
Study: Getting people out of poverty and older homes helps cities cut emissions
A recent report analyzed links between emissions, poverty and housing stock in dozens of cities, including Minneapolis. → Read More
Minnesota couple’s idea aims to keep solar panels free of snow buildup
The proposal recently received a $50,000 prize from a National Renewable Energy Laboratory solar manufacturing contest. → Read More
As building benchmarking catches on in Minnesota, state’s pioneer shows results
The energy use intensity of larger commercial buildings in Minneapolis declined by 5.5% between 2015 and 2018. → Read More
In Midwest, ethanol and electric vehicle advocates join forces on clean fuel plan
Supporters say the concept has the potential to accelerate emission reductions in transportation and agriculture. → Read More
A small Minnesota city is deploying drones to scan for building heat loss
The city of Warren hopes its aerial thermal images will help building owners recognize energy efficiency opportunities. → Read More
Minneapolis seeks ideas to lower price tag of meeting renewable energy goals
The city has issued a “request for information” seeking alternatives to a utility green tariff program. → Read More