Critics say BlackRock s Minnesota utility bid will increase rates and clean energy goals will suffer - The Guardian Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Critics say BlackRock s Minnesota utility bid will increase rates and clean energy goals will suffer The GuardianRead more BlackRock s bid for Minnesota Power worries consumer advocates - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s bid for Minnesota Power worries consumer advocates Minnesota ReformerRead more Minnesota s energy future deserves better than BlackRock s empty promises - Utility Dive Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota s energy future deserves better than BlackRock s empty promises Utility DiveRead more State agencies push back on Xcel s proposed gas price hikes amid economic uncertainty - KVRR Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:08:47 GMT Show Summary State agencies push back on Xcel s proposed gas price hikes amid economic uncertainty KVRRRead more State regulators approve sale of northern MN public utility to private investors - MPR News Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary State regulators approve sale of northern MN public utility to private investors MPR NewsRead more How Trump energy policy complicates a Minnesota utility s path to clean power - MinnPost Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary How Trump energy policy complicates a Minnesota utility s path to clean power MinnPostRead more Private Equity Power Play in Minnesota - The American Prospect Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Private Equity Power Play in Minnesota The American ProspectRead more BlackRock s Minnesota Power deal splits DFL coalition as corporate giant seeks bigger targets - St. Cloud Times Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s Minnesota Power deal splits DFL coalition as corporate giant seeks bigger targets St. Cloud TimesRead more Why Is BlackRock Gunning to Take Over a Minnesota Electric Utility? - Truthout Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Why Is BlackRock Gunning to Take Over a Minnesota Electric Utility? TruthoutRead more BlackRock s $6.2B buyout of Minn. utility gets state approval - E&E News by POLITICO Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s $6.2B buyout of Minn. utility gets state approval E&E News by POLITICORead more Wall St. Firms Are Buying Utilities to Tap Into the A.I. Boom - The New York Times Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Wall St. Firms Are Buying Utilities to Tap Into the A.I. Boom The New York TimesRead more Can private equity pave the way for Minnesota s clean energy transition? - MPR News Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Can private equity pave the way for Minnesota s clean energy transition? MPR NewsRead more GOP budget to raise Minnesota household energy bills by 28%, analysts say - Minnesota Reformer Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary GOP budget to raise Minnesota household energy bills by 28%, analysts say Minnesota ReformerRead more Xcel Minnesota proposes first-of-its-kind distributed capacity procurement - Utility Dive Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Minnesota proposes first-of-its-kind distributed capacity procurement Utility DiveRead more As Minnesota curbs climate emissions, what s the future of natural gas? - MinnPost Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary As Minnesota curbs climate emissions, what s the future of natural gas? MinnPostRead more Counterpoint: Attacks on advocates of Minnesota Power sale were unfair, untrue - Minnesota Reformer Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Counterpoint: Attacks on advocates of Minnesota Power sale were unfair, untrue Minnesota ReformerRead more Allete sale would help fund clean energy investment for Minnesota - Utility Dive Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Allete sale would help fund clean energy investment for Minnesota Utility DiveRead more PUC must unplug Minnesota Power s pending sale to world s largest private equity firm - Minnesota Reformer Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary PUC must unplug Minnesota Power s pending sale to world s largest private equity firm Minnesota ReformerRead more Minnesota tribal nations have legal sovereignty. They want energy sovereignty. - Minnesota Reformer Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota tribal nations have legal sovereignty. They want energy sovereignty. Minnesota ReformerRead more Federal shutdown halts Minnesota energy assistance funds; utility companies offer aid - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Federal shutdown halts Minnesota energy assistance funds; utility companies offer aid 5 EYEWITNESS NEWSRead more Pending sale of Minnesota Power raises questions in northern MN - MinnPost Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Pending sale of Minnesota Power raises questions in northern MN MinnPostRead more Private Equity Is Coming for Public Utilities - Jacobin Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Private Equity Is Coming for Public Utilities JacobinRead more Can Private Equity Give Minnesota Carbon-Free Electricity? - Heatmap News Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Can Private Equity Give Minnesota Carbon-Free Electricity? Heatmap NewsRead more As demand for energy surges in Minnesota, interest in battery storage booms - MPR News Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary As demand for energy surges in Minnesota, interest in battery storage booms MPR NewsRead more Media spotlight: PESP s expertise anchors reporting on Minnesota utility buyout - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Media spotlight: PESP s expertise anchors reporting on Minnesota utility buyout Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead more Red states move to stop transmission lines that would give relief to Minnesota ratepayers - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Red states move to stop transmission lines that would give relief to Minnesota ratepayers Minnesota ReformerRead more Batteries can modernize the grid, but skeptics say Xcel has profits in mind - Minnesota Reformer Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Batteries can modernize the grid, but skeptics say Xcel has profits in mind Minnesota ReformerRead more Minnesota solar industry avoided legislative defeat, but future uncertain - Minnesota Reformer Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota solar industry avoided legislative defeat, but future uncertain Minnesota ReformerRead more Regulators approve disputed $6.2B takeover of Minnesota Power by investment group - AP News Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Regulators approve disputed $6.2B takeover of Minnesota Power by investment group AP NewsRead more Is the Allete Acquisition a Good Deal for Minnesota? - Twin Cities Business Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Is the Allete Acquisition a Good Deal for Minnesota? Twin Cities BusinessRead more Xcel Energy proposes 200MW distributed battery storage network in Minnesota - Energy-Storage.News Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy proposes 200MW distributed battery storage network in Minnesota Energy-Storage.NewsRead more Xcel Energy plans 600MW US Midwest s largest BESS project in Minnesota - Energy-Storage.News Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy plans 600MW US Midwest s largest BESS project in Minnesota Energy-Storage.NewsRead more Xcel doubles down on plan to swap coal for clean power in Minnesota - Canary Media Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel doubles down on plan to swap coal for clean power in Minnesota Canary MediaRead more Xcel president: Minnesota can meet data center energy demands and 2040 carbon-free mandate - Minnesota Reformer Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel president: Minnesota can meet data center energy demands and 2040 carbon-free mandate Minnesota ReformerRead more This tiny town wants to be the first in Minnesota to evict Xcel Energy and start its own utility - Star Tribune Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary This tiny town wants to be the first in Minnesota to evict Xcel Energy and start its own utility Star TribuneRead more Minnesota Power directed to explore lower-emission electricity plan - KAXE Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power directed to explore lower-emission electricity plan KAXERead more North Dakota wants to block Minnesota power lines in fight over clean energy - Star Tribune Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary North Dakota wants to block Minnesota power lines in fight over clean energy Star TribuneRead more Federal uncertainty and implementation issues cloud outlook for Minnesota s clean energy economy - Minnesota Reformer Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Federal uncertainty and implementation issues cloud outlook for Minnesota s clean energy economy Minnesota ReformerRead more Minnesota Legislative Session Review Energy - R Street Institute Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Legislative Session Review Energy R Street InstituteRead more Does Gov. Walz stand with Minnesotans or with BlackRock? - Minnesota Reformer Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Does Gov. Walz stand with Minnesotans or with BlackRock? Minnesota ReformerRead more BlackRock's infrastructure play gets a boost as Minnesota approves buyout - Reuters Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock's infrastructure play gets a boost as Minnesota approves buyout ReutersRead more BlackRock s Private-Equity Tentacles Creep Closer to Minnesota Power - Racket MN Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s Private-Equity Tentacles Creep Closer to Minnesota Power Racket MNRead more Minnesota PUC approves $6.2B Allete sale to private equity - Utility Dive Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota PUC approves $6.2B Allete sale to private equity Utility DiveRead more The Guardian exposes risks of BlackRock s Minnesota utility takeover - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary The Guardian exposes risks of BlackRock s Minnesota utility takeover Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead more Energy assistance expansion could help cool things down - Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov) Tue, 25 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Energy assistance expansion could help cool things down Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)Read more Xcel can pay lower rate to community solar subscribers, Minnesota appeals court rules - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel can pay lower rate to community solar subscribers, Minnesota appeals court rules Minnesota ReformerRead more Xcel Energy Proposes 13% Rate Increase for Minnesota Customers Over Two Years - KNSI Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy Proposes 13% Rate Increase for Minnesota Customers Over Two Years KNSIRead more Minnesota Power s change in ownership to bring positive changes for customers - Northern News Now Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power s change in ownership to bring positive changes for customers Northern News NowRead more Xcel is cutting power to Minnesota homes in record numbers - Star Tribune Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel is cutting power to Minnesota homes in record numbers Star TribuneRead more Law judge calls for Minnesota PUC to reject $6.2B Allete private equity deal - Utility Dive Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Law judge calls for Minnesota PUC to reject $6.2B Allete private equity deal Utility DiveRead more Calling on the Minnesota PUC to reject the proposed private equity buyout of Minnesota Power - Sierra Club Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Calling on the Minnesota PUC to reject the proposed private equity buyout of Minnesota Power Sierra ClubRead more Financial support from Minnesota Power may have influenced backers of utility acquisition, judge says - Energy and Policy Institute Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Financial support from Minnesota Power may have influenced backers of utility acquisition, judge says Energy and Policy InstituteRead more As Private Equity Comes for the Utility Sector, Minnesota Is a Test Case - Truthout Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary As Private Equity Comes for the Utility Sector, Minnesota Is a Test Case TruthoutRead more Minnesota solar industry avoided legislative defeat, but future uncertain - St. Cloud Times Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota solar industry avoided legislative defeat, but future uncertain St. Cloud TimesRead more In Minnesota, BlackRock Is Acquiring Vital Infrastructure - Jacobin Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary In Minnesota, BlackRock Is Acquiring Vital Infrastructure JacobinRead more Brown: Minnesota Power takeover opens Wild West fight over energy future - Star Tribune Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Brown: Minnesota Power takeover opens Wild West fight over energy future Star TribuneRead more Will utility companies in Minnesota be able to provide 100% carbon-free energy by 2040? - CBS News Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Will utility companies in Minnesota be able to provide 100% carbon-free energy by 2040? CBS NewsRead more Proposed Minnesota Power sale to BlackRock rouses concern - Duluth News Tribune Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Proposed Minnesota Power sale to BlackRock rouses concern Duluth News TribuneRead more Regulators wrestle with $6.2B BlackRock buyout of Minnesota Power - E&E News by POLITICO Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Regulators wrestle with $6.2B BlackRock buyout of Minnesota Power E&E News by POLITICORead more Comment period extended for MN Power electricity plan - KAXE Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Comment period extended for MN Power electricity plan KAXERead more Minnesota Regulators Approve Permit for Utility-Scale Solar-Plus-Storage Project - POWER Magazine Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Regulators Approve Permit for Utility-Scale Solar-Plus-Storage Project POWER MagazineRead more PUC on verge of deciding blockbuster sale of Minnesota Power - KAXE Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary PUC on verge of deciding blockbuster sale of Minnesota Power KAXERead more Minnesota greens split over BlackRock s planned $6.2B utility buyout - E&E News by POLITICO Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota greens split over BlackRock s planned $6.2B utility buyout E&E News by POLITICORead more Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves state s first standalone BESS project - Energy-Storage.News Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves state s first standalone BESS project Energy-Storage.NewsRead more Minnesota approves first stand-alone battery system, a key step toward a clean energy future - MPR News Sat, 16 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota approves first stand-alone battery system, a key step toward a clean energy future MPR NewsRead more MN Senate energy bill could dial back landmark climate policies - Minnesota Reformer Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary MN Senate energy bill could dial back landmark climate policies Minnesota ReformerRead more Minnesota Power to be acquired by BlackRock subsidiary, Canadian pension fund for $6.2B - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power to be acquired by BlackRock subsidiary, Canadian pension fund for $6.2B 5 EYEWITNESS NEWSRead more Minnesota Power sale brings fight over clean energy, private equity - Star Tribune Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power sale brings fight over clean energy, private equity Star TribuneRead more Government shutdown delays energy assistance funds for low-income Minnesotans - MPR News Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Government shutdown delays energy assistance funds for low-income Minnesotans MPR NewsRead more Big beautiful bill won t kill clean energy in Minnesota, but will make it more costly - MPR News Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Big beautiful bill won t kill clean energy in Minnesota, but will make it more costly MPR NewsRead more Funding to help Minnesotans with energy bills in limbo amid government shutdown - CBS News Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Funding to help Minnesotans with energy bills in limbo amid government shutdown CBS NewsRead more CenterPoint Energy courts Minnesota communities for networked geothermal pilot - Smart Cities Dive Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary CenterPoint Energy courts Minnesota communities for networked geothermal pilot Smart Cities DiveRead more Minnesota Power private equity sale approved by state commission - KAXE Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power private equity sale approved by state commission KAXERead more The Meter: Clean Energy Employment Has Surged in Minnesota - Twin Cities Business Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary The Meter: Clean Energy Employment Has Surged in Minnesota Twin Cities BusinessRead more Minnesota Power connects customers and community to make energy more affordable - WDIO.com Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power connects customers and community to make energy more affordable WDIO.comRead more Minnesota approves one of its largest single-site solar projects - pv magazine USA Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota approves one of its largest single-site solar projects pv magazine USARead more BlackRock s GIP strives to acquire northern Minnesota utility - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s GIP strives to acquire northern Minnesota utility Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead more Hunton Advises on Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation s Private Placement of $50 Million of Senior Notes - Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Hunton Advises on Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation s Private Placement of $50 Million of Senior Notes Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPRead more Counterpoint: Suing energy producers won t make life more affordable for Minnesotans - MinnPost Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Counterpoint: Suing energy producers won t make life more affordable for Minnesotans MinnPostRead more Patriot News MN - Patriot News MN Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Patriot News MN Patriot News MNRead more A fairer, cleaner Minnesota energy future means pragmatic reforms now - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary A fairer, cleaner Minnesota energy future means pragmatic reforms now Minnesota ReformerRead more Minnesota PUC sets new rules to help electric utilities meet carbon-free mandate - Daily Energy Insider Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota PUC sets new rules to help electric utilities meet carbon-free mandate Daily Energy InsiderRead more Truthout story addresses private equity acquisition of ALLETE and Minnesota Power, and why it s a slippery slope for ratepayers - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Truthout story addresses private equity acquisition of ALLETE and Minnesota Power, and why it s a slippery slope for ratepayers Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead more Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energy - AP News Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energy AP NewsRead more Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves ALLETE acquisition - Northern News Now Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves ALLETE acquisition Northern News NowRead more Proposed Xcel Energy rate increase up for discussion at public hearings - kare11.com Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Proposed Xcel Energy rate increase up for discussion at public hearings kare11.comRead more Net metering for solar makes electrical power generation more democratic - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Net metering for solar makes electrical power generation more democratic Minnesota ReformerRead more Newest Minnesota utility regulator spent her career in clean-energy policy - Star Tribune Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Newest Minnesota utility regulator spent her career in clean-energy policy Star TribuneRead more Loss of Energy Assistance Program Could impact how Minnesotans pay utility bills - Northern News Now Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Loss of Energy Assistance Program Could impact how Minnesotans pay utility bills Northern News NowRead more Minnesota electricity costs could spike under "big, beautiful bill," analysis estimates - CBS News Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota electricity costs could spike under "big, beautiful bill," analysis estimates CBS NewsRead more Legislation proposes state policies on large data centers - Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov) Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Legislation proposes state policies on large data centers Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)Read more An uncertain time for solar, thanks to politics: Q&A with All Energy Solar CEO Michael Allen - Minnesota Reformer Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary An uncertain time for solar, thanks to politics: Q&A with All Energy Solar CEO Michael Allen Minnesota ReformerRead more Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves sale of ALLETE to infrastructure investors - WDIO.com Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves sale of ALLETE to infrastructure investors WDIO.comRead more Tariffs are likely to mean higher electricity prices and a Minnesota industry in limbo - MinnPost Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Tariffs are likely to mean higher electricity prices and a Minnesota industry in limbo MinnPostRead more Counterpoint: Sale of Allete/Minnesota Power is in the public interest - Star Tribune Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Counterpoint: Sale of Allete/Minnesota Power is in the public interest Star TribuneRead more Opinion: Minnesota is clinging to an outdated net metering system for solar - Star Tribune Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Opinion: Minnesota is clinging to an outdated net metering system for solar Star TribuneRead more A tribe built solar for its casino. Their utility says it will cut power - Star Tribune Fri, 16 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary A tribe built solar for its casino. Their utility says it will cut power Star TribuneRead more RPU board will consider staying renewable energy course - Rochester Post Bulletin Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary RPU board will consider staying renewable energy course Rochester Post BulletinRead more Minnesota utilities commission approves permit for Primergy's 150-MW solar + storage project - Solar Power World Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota utilities commission approves permit for Primergy's 150-MW solar + storage project Solar Power WorldRead more
Critics say BlackRock s Minnesota utility bid will increase rates and clean energy goals will suffer - The Guardian Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Critics say BlackRock s Minnesota utility bid will increase rates and clean energy goals will suffer The GuardianRead more
BlackRock s bid for Minnesota Power worries consumer advocates - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s bid for Minnesota Power worries consumer advocates Minnesota ReformerRead more
Minnesota s energy future deserves better than BlackRock s empty promises - Utility Dive Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota s energy future deserves better than BlackRock s empty promises Utility DiveRead more
State agencies push back on Xcel s proposed gas price hikes amid economic uncertainty - KVRR Thu, 11 Dec 2025 20:08:47 GMT Show Summary State agencies push back on Xcel s proposed gas price hikes amid economic uncertainty KVRRRead more
State regulators approve sale of northern MN public utility to private investors - MPR News Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary State regulators approve sale of northern MN public utility to private investors MPR NewsRead more
How Trump energy policy complicates a Minnesota utility s path to clean power - MinnPost Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary How Trump energy policy complicates a Minnesota utility s path to clean power MinnPostRead more
Private Equity Power Play in Minnesota - The American Prospect Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Private Equity Power Play in Minnesota The American ProspectRead more
BlackRock s Minnesota Power deal splits DFL coalition as corporate giant seeks bigger targets - St. Cloud Times Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s Minnesota Power deal splits DFL coalition as corporate giant seeks bigger targets St. Cloud TimesRead more
Why Is BlackRock Gunning to Take Over a Minnesota Electric Utility? - Truthout Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Why Is BlackRock Gunning to Take Over a Minnesota Electric Utility? TruthoutRead more
BlackRock s $6.2B buyout of Minn. utility gets state approval - E&E News by POLITICO Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s $6.2B buyout of Minn. utility gets state approval E&E News by POLITICORead more
Wall St. Firms Are Buying Utilities to Tap Into the A.I. Boom - The New York Times Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Wall St. Firms Are Buying Utilities to Tap Into the A.I. Boom The New York TimesRead more
Can private equity pave the way for Minnesota s clean energy transition? - MPR News Wed, 10 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Can private equity pave the way for Minnesota s clean energy transition? MPR NewsRead more
GOP budget to raise Minnesota household energy bills by 28%, analysts say - Minnesota Reformer Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary GOP budget to raise Minnesota household energy bills by 28%, analysts say Minnesota ReformerRead more
Xcel Minnesota proposes first-of-its-kind distributed capacity procurement - Utility Dive Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Minnesota proposes first-of-its-kind distributed capacity procurement Utility DiveRead more
As Minnesota curbs climate emissions, what s the future of natural gas? - MinnPost Thu, 02 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary As Minnesota curbs climate emissions, what s the future of natural gas? MinnPostRead more
Counterpoint: Attacks on advocates of Minnesota Power sale were unfair, untrue - Minnesota Reformer Fri, 10 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Counterpoint: Attacks on advocates of Minnesota Power sale were unfair, untrue Minnesota ReformerRead more
Allete sale would help fund clean energy investment for Minnesota - Utility Dive Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Allete sale would help fund clean energy investment for Minnesota Utility DiveRead more
PUC must unplug Minnesota Power s pending sale to world s largest private equity firm - Minnesota Reformer Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary PUC must unplug Minnesota Power s pending sale to world s largest private equity firm Minnesota ReformerRead more
Minnesota tribal nations have legal sovereignty. They want energy sovereignty. - Minnesota Reformer Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota tribal nations have legal sovereignty. They want energy sovereignty. Minnesota ReformerRead more
Federal shutdown halts Minnesota energy assistance funds; utility companies offer aid - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Federal shutdown halts Minnesota energy assistance funds; utility companies offer aid 5 EYEWITNESS NEWSRead more
Pending sale of Minnesota Power raises questions in northern MN - MinnPost Mon, 02 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Pending sale of Minnesota Power raises questions in northern MN MinnPostRead more
Private Equity Is Coming for Public Utilities - Jacobin Mon, 18 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Private Equity Is Coming for Public Utilities JacobinRead more
Can Private Equity Give Minnesota Carbon-Free Electricity? - Heatmap News Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Can Private Equity Give Minnesota Carbon-Free Electricity? Heatmap NewsRead more
As demand for energy surges in Minnesota, interest in battery storage booms - MPR News Wed, 12 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary As demand for energy surges in Minnesota, interest in battery storage booms MPR NewsRead more
Media spotlight: PESP s expertise anchors reporting on Minnesota utility buyout - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Media spotlight: PESP s expertise anchors reporting on Minnesota utility buyout Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead more
Red states move to stop transmission lines that would give relief to Minnesota ratepayers - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Red states move to stop transmission lines that would give relief to Minnesota ratepayers Minnesota ReformerRead more
Batteries can modernize the grid, but skeptics say Xcel has profits in mind - Minnesota Reformer Thu, 13 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Batteries can modernize the grid, but skeptics say Xcel has profits in mind Minnesota ReformerRead more
Minnesota solar industry avoided legislative defeat, but future uncertain - Minnesota Reformer Mon, 30 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota solar industry avoided legislative defeat, but future uncertain Minnesota ReformerRead more
Regulators approve disputed $6.2B takeover of Minnesota Power by investment group - AP News Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Regulators approve disputed $6.2B takeover of Minnesota Power by investment group AP NewsRead more
Is the Allete Acquisition a Good Deal for Minnesota? - Twin Cities Business Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Is the Allete Acquisition a Good Deal for Minnesota? Twin Cities BusinessRead more
Xcel Energy proposes 200MW distributed battery storage network in Minnesota - Energy-Storage.News Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy proposes 200MW distributed battery storage network in Minnesota Energy-Storage.NewsRead more
Xcel Energy plans 600MW US Midwest s largest BESS project in Minnesota - Energy-Storage.News Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy plans 600MW US Midwest s largest BESS project in Minnesota Energy-Storage.NewsRead more
Xcel doubles down on plan to swap coal for clean power in Minnesota - Canary Media Fri, 07 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel doubles down on plan to swap coal for clean power in Minnesota Canary MediaRead more
Xcel president: Minnesota can meet data center energy demands and 2040 carbon-free mandate - Minnesota Reformer Fri, 06 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel president: Minnesota can meet data center energy demands and 2040 carbon-free mandate Minnesota ReformerRead more
This tiny town wants to be the first in Minnesota to evict Xcel Energy and start its own utility - Star Tribune Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary This tiny town wants to be the first in Minnesota to evict Xcel Energy and start its own utility Star TribuneRead more
Minnesota Power directed to explore lower-emission electricity plan - KAXE Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power directed to explore lower-emission electricity plan KAXERead more
North Dakota wants to block Minnesota power lines in fight over clean energy - Star Tribune Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary North Dakota wants to block Minnesota power lines in fight over clean energy Star TribuneRead more
Federal uncertainty and implementation issues cloud outlook for Minnesota s clean energy economy - Minnesota Reformer Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Federal uncertainty and implementation issues cloud outlook for Minnesota s clean energy economy Minnesota ReformerRead more
Minnesota Legislative Session Review Energy - R Street Institute Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Legislative Session Review Energy R Street InstituteRead more
Does Gov. Walz stand with Minnesotans or with BlackRock? - Minnesota Reformer Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Does Gov. Walz stand with Minnesotans or with BlackRock? Minnesota ReformerRead more
BlackRock's infrastructure play gets a boost as Minnesota approves buyout - Reuters Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock's infrastructure play gets a boost as Minnesota approves buyout ReutersRead more
BlackRock s Private-Equity Tentacles Creep Closer to Minnesota Power - Racket MN Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s Private-Equity Tentacles Creep Closer to Minnesota Power Racket MNRead more
Minnesota PUC approves $6.2B Allete sale to private equity - Utility Dive Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota PUC approves $6.2B Allete sale to private equity Utility DiveRead more
The Guardian exposes risks of BlackRock s Minnesota utility takeover - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary The Guardian exposes risks of BlackRock s Minnesota utility takeover Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead more
Energy assistance expansion could help cool things down - Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov) Tue, 25 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Energy assistance expansion could help cool things down Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)Read more
Xcel can pay lower rate to community solar subscribers, Minnesota appeals court rules - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel can pay lower rate to community solar subscribers, Minnesota appeals court rules Minnesota ReformerRead more
Xcel Energy Proposes 13% Rate Increase for Minnesota Customers Over Two Years - KNSI Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy Proposes 13% Rate Increase for Minnesota Customers Over Two Years KNSIRead more
Minnesota Power s change in ownership to bring positive changes for customers - Northern News Now Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power s change in ownership to bring positive changes for customers Northern News NowRead more
Xcel is cutting power to Minnesota homes in record numbers - Star Tribune Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel is cutting power to Minnesota homes in record numbers Star TribuneRead more
Law judge calls for Minnesota PUC to reject $6.2B Allete private equity deal - Utility Dive Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Law judge calls for Minnesota PUC to reject $6.2B Allete private equity deal Utility DiveRead more
Calling on the Minnesota PUC to reject the proposed private equity buyout of Minnesota Power - Sierra Club Wed, 20 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Calling on the Minnesota PUC to reject the proposed private equity buyout of Minnesota Power Sierra ClubRead more
Financial support from Minnesota Power may have influenced backers of utility acquisition, judge says - Energy and Policy Institute Thu, 24 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Financial support from Minnesota Power may have influenced backers of utility acquisition, judge says Energy and Policy InstituteRead more
As Private Equity Comes for the Utility Sector, Minnesota Is a Test Case - Truthout Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary As Private Equity Comes for the Utility Sector, Minnesota Is a Test Case TruthoutRead more
Minnesota solar industry avoided legislative defeat, but future uncertain - St. Cloud Times Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota solar industry avoided legislative defeat, but future uncertain St. Cloud TimesRead more
In Minnesota, BlackRock Is Acquiring Vital Infrastructure - Jacobin Sun, 12 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary In Minnesota, BlackRock Is Acquiring Vital Infrastructure JacobinRead more
Brown: Minnesota Power takeover opens Wild West fight over energy future - Star Tribune Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Brown: Minnesota Power takeover opens Wild West fight over energy future Star TribuneRead more
Will utility companies in Minnesota be able to provide 100% carbon-free energy by 2040? - CBS News Tue, 22 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Will utility companies in Minnesota be able to provide 100% carbon-free energy by 2040? CBS NewsRead more
Proposed Minnesota Power sale to BlackRock rouses concern - Duluth News Tribune Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Proposed Minnesota Power sale to BlackRock rouses concern Duluth News TribuneRead more
Regulators wrestle with $6.2B BlackRock buyout of Minnesota Power - E&E News by POLITICO Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Regulators wrestle with $6.2B BlackRock buyout of Minnesota Power E&E News by POLITICORead more
Comment period extended for MN Power electricity plan - KAXE Tue, 29 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Comment period extended for MN Power electricity plan KAXERead more
Minnesota Regulators Approve Permit for Utility-Scale Solar-Plus-Storage Project - POWER Magazine Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Regulators Approve Permit for Utility-Scale Solar-Plus-Storage Project POWER MagazineRead more
PUC on verge of deciding blockbuster sale of Minnesota Power - KAXE Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary PUC on verge of deciding blockbuster sale of Minnesota Power KAXERead more
Minnesota greens split over BlackRock s planned $6.2B utility buyout - E&E News by POLITICO Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota greens split over BlackRock s planned $6.2B utility buyout E&E News by POLITICORead more
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves state s first standalone BESS project - Energy-Storage.News Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves state s first standalone BESS project Energy-Storage.NewsRead more
Minnesota approves first stand-alone battery system, a key step toward a clean energy future - MPR News Sat, 16 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota approves first stand-alone battery system, a key step toward a clean energy future MPR NewsRead more
MN Senate energy bill could dial back landmark climate policies - Minnesota Reformer Wed, 23 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary MN Senate energy bill could dial back landmark climate policies Minnesota ReformerRead more
Minnesota Power to be acquired by BlackRock subsidiary, Canadian pension fund for $6.2B - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power to be acquired by BlackRock subsidiary, Canadian pension fund for $6.2B 5 EYEWITNESS NEWSRead more
Minnesota Power sale brings fight over clean energy, private equity - Star Tribune Tue, 26 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power sale brings fight over clean energy, private equity Star TribuneRead more
Government shutdown delays energy assistance funds for low-income Minnesotans - MPR News Wed, 22 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Government shutdown delays energy assistance funds for low-income Minnesotans MPR NewsRead more
Big beautiful bill won t kill clean energy in Minnesota, but will make it more costly - MPR News Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Big beautiful bill won t kill clean energy in Minnesota, but will make it more costly MPR NewsRead more
Funding to help Minnesotans with energy bills in limbo amid government shutdown - CBS News Thu, 16 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Funding to help Minnesotans with energy bills in limbo amid government shutdown CBS NewsRead more
CenterPoint Energy courts Minnesota communities for networked geothermal pilot - Smart Cities Dive Tue, 16 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary CenterPoint Energy courts Minnesota communities for networked geothermal pilot Smart Cities DiveRead more
Minnesota Power private equity sale approved by state commission - KAXE Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power private equity sale approved by state commission KAXERead more
The Meter: Clean Energy Employment Has Surged in Minnesota - Twin Cities Business Fri, 18 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary The Meter: Clean Energy Employment Has Surged in Minnesota Twin Cities BusinessRead more
Minnesota Power connects customers and community to make energy more affordable - WDIO.com Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power connects customers and community to make energy more affordable WDIO.comRead more
Minnesota approves one of its largest single-site solar projects - pv magazine USA Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota approves one of its largest single-site solar projects pv magazine USARead more
BlackRock s GIP strives to acquire northern Minnesota utility - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s GIP strives to acquire northern Minnesota utility Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead more
Hunton Advises on Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation s Private Placement of $50 Million of Senior Notes - Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Hunton Advises on Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation s Private Placement of $50 Million of Senior Notes Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPRead more
Counterpoint: Suing energy producers won t make life more affordable for Minnesotans - MinnPost Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Counterpoint: Suing energy producers won t make life more affordable for Minnesotans MinnPostRead more
Patriot News MN - Patriot News MN Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Patriot News MN Patriot News MNRead more
A fairer, cleaner Minnesota energy future means pragmatic reforms now - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary A fairer, cleaner Minnesota energy future means pragmatic reforms now Minnesota ReformerRead more
Minnesota PUC sets new rules to help electric utilities meet carbon-free mandate - Daily Energy Insider Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota PUC sets new rules to help electric utilities meet carbon-free mandate Daily Energy InsiderRead more
Truthout story addresses private equity acquisition of ALLETE and Minnesota Power, and why it s a slippery slope for ratepayers - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Truthout story addresses private equity acquisition of ALLETE and Minnesota Power, and why it s a slippery slope for ratepayers Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead more
Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energy - AP News Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energy AP NewsRead more
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves ALLETE acquisition - Northern News Now Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves ALLETE acquisition Northern News NowRead more
Proposed Xcel Energy rate increase up for discussion at public hearings - kare11.com Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Proposed Xcel Energy rate increase up for discussion at public hearings kare11.comRead more
Net metering for solar makes electrical power generation more democratic - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Net metering for solar makes electrical power generation more democratic Minnesota ReformerRead more
Newest Minnesota utility regulator spent her career in clean-energy policy - Star Tribune Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Newest Minnesota utility regulator spent her career in clean-energy policy Star TribuneRead more
Loss of Energy Assistance Program Could impact how Minnesotans pay utility bills - Northern News Now Mon, 12 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Loss of Energy Assistance Program Could impact how Minnesotans pay utility bills Northern News NowRead more
Minnesota electricity costs could spike under "big, beautiful bill," analysis estimates - CBS News Fri, 04 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota electricity costs could spike under "big, beautiful bill," analysis estimates CBS NewsRead more
Legislation proposes state policies on large data centers - Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov) Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Legislation proposes state policies on large data centers Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)Read more
An uncertain time for solar, thanks to politics: Q&A with All Energy Solar CEO Michael Allen - Minnesota Reformer Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary An uncertain time for solar, thanks to politics: Q&A with All Energy Solar CEO Michael Allen Minnesota ReformerRead more
Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves sale of ALLETE to infrastructure investors - WDIO.com Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves sale of ALLETE to infrastructure investors WDIO.comRead more
Tariffs are likely to mean higher electricity prices and a Minnesota industry in limbo - MinnPost Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Tariffs are likely to mean higher electricity prices and a Minnesota industry in limbo MinnPostRead more
Counterpoint: Sale of Allete/Minnesota Power is in the public interest - Star Tribune Fri, 25 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Counterpoint: Sale of Allete/Minnesota Power is in the public interest Star TribuneRead more
Opinion: Minnesota is clinging to an outdated net metering system for solar - Star Tribune Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Opinion: Minnesota is clinging to an outdated net metering system for solar Star TribuneRead more
A tribe built solar for its casino. Their utility says it will cut power - Star Tribune Fri, 16 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary A tribe built solar for its casino. Their utility says it will cut power Star TribuneRead more
RPU board will consider staying renewable energy course - Rochester Post Bulletin Mon, 29 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary RPU board will consider staying renewable energy course Rochester Post BulletinRead more
Minnesota utilities commission approves permit for Primergy's 150-MW solar + storage project - Solar Power World Thu, 04 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota utilities commission approves permit for Primergy's 150-MW solar + storage project Solar Power WorldRead more
