Minnesota s distributed capacity procurement decision could shape the grid far beyond its borders - Utility Dive Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:44:15 GMT Show Summary Minnesota s distributed capacity procurement decision could shape the grid far beyond its borders Utility DiveRead 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 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 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 utility says it won t buy from planned $1B power plant in Wisconsin - WPR Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota utility says it won t buy from planned $1B power plant in Wisconsin WPRRead 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 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 Private Equity is Coming for American Energy - The Progressive Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Private Equity is Coming for American Energy The ProgressiveRead 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Xcel-led coalition proposes Minnesota-North Dakota transmission expansion - Utility Dive Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel-led coalition proposes Minnesota-North Dakota transmission expansion Utility DiveRead 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 State agencies push back on Xcel s proposed gas price hikes amid economic uncertainty - Minnesota Reformer Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary State agencies push back on Xcel s proposed gas price hikes amid economic uncertainty 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 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 Northern Minnesota utility drops plan to use energy from controversial Wisconsin gas plant - Star Tribune Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Northern Minnesota utility drops plan to use energy from controversial Wisconsin gas plant Star TribuneRead 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 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 Natural gas prices more than 15 times higher than expected due to frigid weather - Star Tribune Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Natural gas prices more than 15 times higher than expected due to frigid weather Star TribuneRead more Minnesota doesn t have an easy path to 100% carbon-free electricity - Minnesota Reformer Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota doesn t have an easy path to 100% carbon-free electricity Minnesota ReformerRead more Xcel Energy Seeks Major Rate Increase for Minnesota Customers - KNSI Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy Seeks Major Rate Increase for Minnesota Customers KNSIRead 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 energy customers face multi-day natural gas outage after pipeline damage - WDIO.com Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota energy customers face multi-day natural gas outage after pipeline damage WDIO.comRead more State regulators rule that burning trash and wood can be considered 'carbon-free' - MPR News Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary State regulators rule that burning trash and wood can be considered 'carbon-free' MPR NewsRead 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 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 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 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 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 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 Xcel doubles down on plan to swap coal for clean power in Minnesota - MinnPost Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel doubles down on plan to swap coal for clean power in Minnesota MinnPostRead 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 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 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 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 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 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 E&E News: BlackRock s $6.2B buyout of Minn. utility gets state approval - POLITICO Pro Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary E&E News: BlackRock s $6.2B buyout of Minn. utility gets state approval POLITICO ProRead 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 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 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 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 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 Opinion | Minnesota should reject burning trees and trash for electricity - Star Tribune Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Opinion | Minnesota should reject burning trees and trash for electricity Star TribuneRead more Apocalypse not now? Understanding how the Big Beautiful Bill unsettles Minnesota s clean energy goals - MinnPost Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Apocalypse not now? Understanding how the Big Beautiful Bill unsettles Minnesota s clean energy goals MinnPostRead 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 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 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 Xcel defends storage ownership in distributed capacity pilot - Utility Dive Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel defends storage ownership in distributed capacity pilot 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 MN PUC greenlights BlackRock takeover Minnesotans lose - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary MN PUC greenlights BlackRock takeover Minnesotans lose Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead 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 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 Xcel proposes nation s first distributed capacity procurement in Minnesota - Latitude Media Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel proposes nation s first distributed capacity procurement in Minnesota Latitude MediaRead 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 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 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 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 Minnesota's Community Solar Program | ILSR Energy Democracy Initiative - Institute for Local Self-Reliance Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota's Community Solar Program | ILSR Energy Democracy Initiative Institute for Local Self-RelianceRead more One farmer set off a solar energy boom in rural Minnesota; 10 years later, here s how it worked out - St. Croix 360 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary One farmer set off a solar energy boom in rural Minnesota; 10 years later, here s how it worked out St. Croix 360Read 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 Patriot News MN - Patriot News MN Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Patriot News MN Patriot News MNRead 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 Minnesota Power backs out of Nemadji Trail Energy Center project - Duluth News Tribune Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power backs out of Nemadji Trail Energy Center project Duluth News TribuneRead 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 Xcel Energy's Battery Storage Plan Aims For 200 Megawatts Across Minnesota By 2028 - WJON Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy's Battery Storage Plan Aims For 200 Megawatts Across Minnesota By 2028 WJONRead 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 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 Minnesota PUC sets new rules to help electric utilities meet carbon-free mandate - Daily Energy Insider Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:34:10 GMT Show Summary Minnesota PUC sets new rules to help electric utilities meet carbon-free mandate Daily Energy InsiderRead more ALLETE Obtains Regulatory Approval from Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for Partnership with CPP Investments and Global Infrastructure Partners - Business Wire Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary ALLETE Obtains Regulatory Approval from Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for Partnership with CPP Investments and Global Infrastructure Partners Business WireRead more E&E News: Minnesota greens split over BlackRock s planned $6.2B utility buyout - POLITICO Pro Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary E&E News: Minnesota greens split over BlackRock s planned $6.2B utility buyout POLITICO ProRead more Tribal sovereignty, clean energy spark dispute between Upper Sioux, Minnesota Valley Cooperative - West Central Tribune Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Tribal sovereignty, clean energy spark dispute between Upper Sioux, Minnesota Valley Cooperative West Central TribuneRead more Make your payment plan now to avoid utility shutoff this winter - CBS News Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Make your payment plan now to avoid utility shutoff this winter CBS NewsRead more Minnesota ushers in first standalone energy storage project - pv magazine USA Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota ushers in first standalone energy storage project pv magazine USARead 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 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 North Dakota wants to block Minnesota power lines in fight over clean energy - Red Lake Nation News Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary North Dakota wants to block Minnesota power lines in fight over clean energy Red Lake Nation 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 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 Xcel Energy Proposes Gas Rate Increase For Minnesota Customers In 2026 - Patch Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy Proposes Gas Rate Increase For Minnesota Customers In 2026 PatchRead more Xcel Energy proposes 200 MW distributed battery network across Minnesota - Solar Builder Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy proposes 200 MW distributed battery network across Minnesota Solar BuilderRead 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 CenterPoint Energy to buy renewable natural gas made from Minnesota food and yard waste - MPR News Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary CenterPoint Energy to buy renewable natural gas made from Minnesota food and yard waste MPR NewsRead more Analysis: Federal bill to sharply raise Minnesota electric rates - The Timberjay Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Analysis: Federal bill to sharply raise Minnesota electric rates The TimberjayRead 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 Huge increase in the number of Minnesota households hit with utility shutoffs in the past year - Audacy Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Huge increase in the number of Minnesota households hit with utility shutoffs in the past year AudacyRead more
Minnesota s distributed capacity procurement decision could shape the grid far beyond its borders - Utility Dive Thu, 12 Feb 2026 15:44:15 GMT Show Summary Minnesota s distributed capacity procurement decision could shape the grid far beyond its borders Utility DiveRead 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
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
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 utility says it won t buy from planned $1B power plant in Wisconsin - WPR Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota utility says it won t buy from planned $1B power plant in Wisconsin WPRRead 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
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
Private Equity is Coming for American Energy - The Progressive Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Private Equity is Coming for American Energy The ProgressiveRead 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Xcel-led coalition proposes Minnesota-North Dakota transmission expansion - Utility Dive Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel-led coalition proposes Minnesota-North Dakota transmission expansion Utility DiveRead 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
State agencies push back on Xcel s proposed gas price hikes amid economic uncertainty - Minnesota Reformer Wed, 10 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary State agencies push back on Xcel s proposed gas price hikes amid economic uncertainty 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
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
Northern Minnesota utility drops plan to use energy from controversial Wisconsin gas plant - Star Tribune Fri, 19 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Northern Minnesota utility drops plan to use energy from controversial Wisconsin gas plant Star TribuneRead 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
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
Natural gas prices more than 15 times higher than expected due to frigid weather - Star Tribune Fri, 30 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Natural gas prices more than 15 times higher than expected due to frigid weather Star TribuneRead more
Minnesota doesn t have an easy path to 100% carbon-free electricity - Minnesota Reformer Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota doesn t have an easy path to 100% carbon-free electricity Minnesota ReformerRead more
Xcel Energy Seeks Major Rate Increase for Minnesota Customers - KNSI Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy Seeks Major Rate Increase for Minnesota Customers KNSIRead 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 energy customers face multi-day natural gas outage after pipeline damage - WDIO.com Fri, 16 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota energy customers face multi-day natural gas outage after pipeline damage WDIO.comRead more
State regulators rule that burning trash and wood can be considered 'carbon-free' - MPR News Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary State regulators rule that burning trash and wood can be considered 'carbon-free' MPR NewsRead 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
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
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
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 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
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
Xcel doubles down on plan to swap coal for clean power in Minnesota - MinnPost Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel doubles down on plan to swap coal for clean power in Minnesota MinnPostRead 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
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
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
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
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
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
E&E News: BlackRock s $6.2B buyout of Minn. utility gets state approval - POLITICO Pro Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary E&E News: BlackRock s $6.2B buyout of Minn. utility gets state approval POLITICO ProRead 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
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
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
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
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
Opinion | Minnesota should reject burning trees and trash for electricity - Star Tribune Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Opinion | Minnesota should reject burning trees and trash for electricity Star TribuneRead more
Apocalypse not now? Understanding how the Big Beautiful Bill unsettles Minnesota s clean energy goals - MinnPost Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Apocalypse not now? Understanding how the Big Beautiful Bill unsettles Minnesota s clean energy goals MinnPostRead 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
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
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
Xcel defends storage ownership in distributed capacity pilot - Utility Dive Wed, 14 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel defends storage ownership in distributed capacity pilot 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
MN PUC greenlights BlackRock takeover Minnesotans lose - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary MN PUC greenlights BlackRock takeover Minnesotans lose Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead 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
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
Xcel proposes nation s first distributed capacity procurement in Minnesota - Latitude Media Thu, 09 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel proposes nation s first distributed capacity procurement in Minnesota Latitude MediaRead 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 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
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
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
Minnesota's Community Solar Program | ILSR Energy Democracy Initiative - Institute for Local Self-Reliance Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota's Community Solar Program | ILSR Energy Democracy Initiative Institute for Local Self-RelianceRead more
One farmer set off a solar energy boom in rural Minnesota; 10 years later, here s how it worked out - St. Croix 360 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary One farmer set off a solar energy boom in rural Minnesota; 10 years later, here s how it worked out St. Croix 360Read 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
Patriot News MN - Patriot News MN Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Patriot News MN Patriot News MNRead 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
Minnesota Power backs out of Nemadji Trail Energy Center project - Duluth News Tribune Sat, 20 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power backs out of Nemadji Trail Energy Center project Duluth News TribuneRead 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
Xcel Energy's Battery Storage Plan Aims For 200 Megawatts Across Minnesota By 2028 - WJON Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy's Battery Storage Plan Aims For 200 Megawatts Across Minnesota By 2028 WJONRead 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
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
Minnesota PUC sets new rules to help electric utilities meet carbon-free mandate - Daily Energy Insider Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:34:10 GMT Show Summary Minnesota PUC sets new rules to help electric utilities meet carbon-free mandate Daily Energy InsiderRead more
ALLETE Obtains Regulatory Approval from Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for Partnership with CPP Investments and Global Infrastructure Partners - Business Wire Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary ALLETE Obtains Regulatory Approval from Minnesota Public Utilities Commission for Partnership with CPP Investments and Global Infrastructure Partners Business WireRead more
E&E News: Minnesota greens split over BlackRock s planned $6.2B utility buyout - POLITICO Pro Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary E&E News: Minnesota greens split over BlackRock s planned $6.2B utility buyout POLITICO ProRead more
Tribal sovereignty, clean energy spark dispute between Upper Sioux, Minnesota Valley Cooperative - West Central Tribune Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Tribal sovereignty, clean energy spark dispute between Upper Sioux, Minnesota Valley Cooperative West Central TribuneRead more
Make your payment plan now to avoid utility shutoff this winter - CBS News Wed, 01 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Make your payment plan now to avoid utility shutoff this winter CBS NewsRead more
Minnesota ushers in first standalone energy storage project - pv magazine USA Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota ushers in first standalone energy storage project pv magazine USARead 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 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
North Dakota wants to block Minnesota power lines in fight over clean energy - Red Lake Nation News Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary North Dakota wants to block Minnesota power lines in fight over clean energy Red Lake Nation 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
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
Xcel Energy Proposes Gas Rate Increase For Minnesota Customers In 2026 - Patch Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy Proposes Gas Rate Increase For Minnesota Customers In 2026 PatchRead more
Xcel Energy proposes 200 MW distributed battery network across Minnesota - Solar Builder Tue, 07 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy proposes 200 MW distributed battery network across Minnesota Solar BuilderRead 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
CenterPoint Energy to buy renewable natural gas made from Minnesota food and yard waste - MPR News Tue, 12 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary CenterPoint Energy to buy renewable natural gas made from Minnesota food and yard waste MPR NewsRead more
Analysis: Federal bill to sharply raise Minnesota electric rates - The Timberjay Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Analysis: Federal bill to sharply raise Minnesota electric rates The TimberjayRead 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
Huge increase in the number of Minnesota households hit with utility shutoffs in the past year - Audacy Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Huge increase in the number of Minnesota households hit with utility shutoffs in the past year AudacyRead more
