Thermal energy could become a utility-scale thing under bill - Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov) Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Thermal energy could become a utility-scale thing under bill Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)Read more Your rising power bill is fueling some sweet, sweet profits for Minnesota utilities - Minnesota Reformer Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Your rising power bill is fueling some sweet, sweet profits for Minnesota utilities Minnesota ReformerRead more Minnesota's energy system faces headwinds, from federal policy to surging data center demand - MinnPost Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota's energy system faces headwinds, from federal policy to surging data center demand MinnPostRead more Xcel Energy gains approval for natural gas plant in southwest Minnesota - Xcel Energy Newsroom Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy gains approval for natural gas plant in southwest Minnesota Xcel Energy NewsroomRead more Competing for power: Minnesota tribal nation, electric utility tangle over solar energy s future - MPR News Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Competing for power: Minnesota tribal nation, electric utility tangle over solar energy s future MPR NewsRead more Minnesota approves Xcel s utility-owned battery program - Utility Dive Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota approves Xcel s utility-owned battery program Utility DiveRead 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 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 Immigrant households hiding from ICE face steep power bills - Sahan Journal Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Immigrant households hiding from ICE face steep power bills Sahan JournalRead more Alliant Energy to Sell Its Minnesota Electric and Natural Gas Distribution Businesses - Work Truck Online Tue, 12 May 2026 11:10:41 GMT Show Summary Alliant Energy to Sell Its Minnesota Electric and Natural Gas Distribution Businesses Work Truck OnlineRead more Xcel Minnesota is building a first-of-its-kind virtual power plant - Canary Media Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Minnesota is building a first-of-its-kind virtual power plant Canary MediaRead more Energy committee zaps bill to limit pay for utility executives - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov) Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Energy committee zaps bill to limit pay for utility executives - Session Daily Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)Read more Minnesota utilities deploy 'magic balls' to help clean energy transition - MPR News Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota utilities deploy 'magic balls' to help clean energy transition MPR NewsRead more Regulators, legislators take up energy assistance as need rises - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Regulators, legislators take up energy assistance as need rises 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 Bill would go after late fees charged by utilities - Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov) Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Bill would go after late fees charged by utilities Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)Read 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 Rural utilities with large-scale users could avoid ECO requirements - Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov) Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Rural utilities with large-scale users could avoid ECO requirements Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)Read more After heated debate, energy committee rejects DFL omnibus bill - Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov) Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary After heated debate, energy committee rejects DFL omnibus bill Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)Read more Minnesota s distributed capacity procurement decision could shape the grid far beyond its borders - Utility Dive Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota s distributed capacity procurement decision could shape the grid far beyond its borders Utility DiveRead more Minnesota PUC approves utility battery program while deferring VPP decisions - pv magazine USA Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota PUC approves utility battery program while deferring VPP decisions pv magazine USARead more Minnesota regulator approves Xcel s controversial utility-owned virtual power plant - Energy-Storage.News Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota regulator approves Xcel s controversial utility-owned virtual power plant Energy-Storage.NewsRead 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 Private Equity is Coming for American Energy - Progressive.org Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Private Equity is Coming for American Energy Progressive.orgRead 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 Asked to consider alternatives, Minnesota Power signals it still favors natural gas - Duluth News Tribune Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Asked to consider alternatives, Minnesota Power signals it still favors natural gas Duluth News TribuneRead more New solar co-op program launches in northcentral MN as bulwark against energy utilities - MPR News Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary New solar co-op program launches in northcentral MN as bulwark against energy utilities MPR NewsRead more With new law in effect, data centers shouldn t mean higher electric bills for the rest of us - Minnesota Reformer Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary With new law in effect, data centers shouldn t mean higher electric bills for the rest of us Minnesota ReformerRead more MnSEIA, SEIA, and CCSA Statements on the Approval of Xcel Energy s Capacity Connect Proposal - seia.org Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:26:49 GMT Show Summary MnSEIA, SEIA, and CCSA Statements on the Approval of Xcel Energy s Capacity Connect Proposal seia.orgRead 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 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 BlackRock s Minnesota Power takeover splits DFL coalition as corporate giant seeks bigger targets - Minnesota Reformer Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s Minnesota Power takeover splits DFL coalition as corporate giant seeks bigger targets Minnesota ReformerRead more In southeast Minnesota, transmission line for green energy raises environmental concerns - MPR News Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary In southeast Minnesota, transmission line for green energy raises environmental concerns MPR NewsRead more Xcel Energy wants to raise natural gas rates in Minnesota. Customers can weigh in. - CBS News Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy wants to raise natural gas rates in Minnesota. Customers can weigh in. CBS NewsRead 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 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 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 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 VPP vs. VPP: Customer-owned DER aggregators challenge Xcel-owned batteries in Minnesota docket - Utility Dive Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary VPP vs. VPP: Customer-owned DER aggregators challenge Xcel-owned batteries in Minnesota docket 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 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 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 Xcel s tricky work of building the first utility-owned VPP - Latitude Media Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel s tricky work of building the first utility-owned VPP Latitude MediaRead 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 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 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 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 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 Xcel Energy Implements Emergency Utility Protections for Households Affected by Immigration Enforcement - MinneapoliMedia Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy Implements Emergency Utility Protections for Households Affected by Immigration Enforcement MinneapoliMediaRead 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 Minnesotans are seeing higher utility bills this winter: Here s why - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesotans are seeing higher utility bills this winter: Here s why FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. PaulRead more BlackRock Just Bought a Minnesota Utility - The American Prospect Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock Just Bought a Minnesota Utility The American ProspectRead more Google Data Center in Minnesota Would Be Powered by Wind, Energy Storage - POWER Magazine Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Google Data Center in Minnesota Would Be Powered by Wind, Energy Storage POWER MagazineRead 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 Power utilities plan to spend $1.4 trillion on capital projects - marketplace.org Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Power utilities plan to spend $1.4 trillion on capital projects marketplace.orgRead 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 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 Trump orders some U.S. coal plants to keep operating. Will Minnesotans foot part of the bill? - MPR News Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Trump orders some U.S. coal plants to keep operating. Will Minnesotans foot part of the bill? MPR NewsRead 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Minnesota Power Generates Future Plans Despite Controversy - Twin Cities Business Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power Generates Future Plans Despite Controversy Twin Cities BusinessRead 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 As Minnesotans brace for the long, cold winter, heating costs are on the rise - MinnPost Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary As Minnesotans brace for the long, cold winter, heating costs are on the rise MinnPostRead 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 Xcel wants costly bill rider made permanent, prompting calls for greater oversight - Energy and Policy Institute Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel wants costly bill rider made permanent, prompting calls for greater oversight Energy and Policy InstituteRead 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Minnesota state regulators rule that burning trash and wood can be considered carbon-free - Duluth News Tribune Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota state regulators rule that burning trash and wood can be considered carbon-free Duluth News TribuneRead 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 s Community Solar Program - Institute for Local Self-Reliance Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota s Community Solar Program Institute for Local Self-RelianceRead more BlackRock s utility pressure campaign sparks outcry - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s utility pressure campaign sparks outcry Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead more World s largest grid battery part of Google-Xcel Energy agreement - Utility Dive Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary World s largest grid battery part of Google-Xcel Energy agreement Utility DiveRead 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 As the surge recedes, a backlog of utility bills remains. These people want to help. - Star Tribune Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary As the surge recedes, a backlog of utility bills remains. These people want to help. Star TribuneRead more Minnesota PUC approves Xcel Energy s virtual power plant proposal - Daily Energy Insider Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:18:24 GMT Show Summary Minnesota PUC approves Xcel Energy s virtual power plant proposal Daily Energy InsiderRead 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 Google: Minnesota data centre energy deal includes 30GWh 'multi-day' iron-air batteries from Form Energy - Energy-Storage.News Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Google: Minnesota data centre energy deal includes 30GWh 'multi-day' iron-air batteries from Form Energy Energy-Storage.NewsRead 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 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 Citizens Addressing our Changing Climate: Minnesota families need lower energy prices - Bemidji Pioneer Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Citizens Addressing our Changing Climate: Minnesota families need lower energy prices Bemidji PioneerRead 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 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 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 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 A new Google data center triggers 1.9 GW of clean energy - Electrek Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary A new Google data center triggers 1.9 GW of clean energy ElectrekRead more Local View: Minnesota Power, what's your plan? Minnesotans, what's ours? - Duluth News Tribune Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Local View: Minnesota Power, what's your plan? Minnesotans, what's ours? Duluth News TribuneRead 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
Thermal energy could become a utility-scale thing under bill - Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov) Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Thermal energy could become a utility-scale thing under bill Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)Read more
Your rising power bill is fueling some sweet, sweet profits for Minnesota utilities - Minnesota Reformer Thu, 12 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Your rising power bill is fueling some sweet, sweet profits for Minnesota utilities Minnesota ReformerRead more
Minnesota's energy system faces headwinds, from federal policy to surging data center demand - MinnPost Wed, 22 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota's energy system faces headwinds, from federal policy to surging data center demand MinnPostRead more
Xcel Energy gains approval for natural gas plant in southwest Minnesota - Xcel Energy Newsroom Thu, 30 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy gains approval for natural gas plant in southwest Minnesota Xcel Energy NewsroomRead more
Competing for power: Minnesota tribal nation, electric utility tangle over solar energy s future - MPR News Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Competing for power: Minnesota tribal nation, electric utility tangle over solar energy s future MPR NewsRead more
Minnesota approves Xcel s utility-owned battery program - Utility Dive Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota approves Xcel s utility-owned battery program Utility DiveRead 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
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
Immigrant households hiding from ICE face steep power bills - Sahan Journal Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Immigrant households hiding from ICE face steep power bills Sahan JournalRead more
Alliant Energy to Sell Its Minnesota Electric and Natural Gas Distribution Businesses - Work Truck Online Tue, 12 May 2026 11:10:41 GMT Show Summary Alliant Energy to Sell Its Minnesota Electric and Natural Gas Distribution Businesses Work Truck OnlineRead more
Xcel Minnesota is building a first-of-its-kind virtual power plant - Canary Media Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Minnesota is building a first-of-its-kind virtual power plant Canary MediaRead more
Energy committee zaps bill to limit pay for utility executives - Session Daily - Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov) Tue, 17 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Energy committee zaps bill to limit pay for utility executives - Session Daily Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)Read more
Minnesota utilities deploy 'magic balls' to help clean energy transition - MPR News Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota utilities deploy 'magic balls' to help clean energy transition MPR NewsRead more
Regulators, legislators take up energy assistance as need rises - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Regulators, legislators take up energy assistance as need rises 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
Bill would go after late fees charged by utilities - Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov) Tue, 10 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Bill would go after late fees charged by utilities Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)Read 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
Rural utilities with large-scale users could avoid ECO requirements - Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov) Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Rural utilities with large-scale users could avoid ECO requirements Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)Read more
After heated debate, energy committee rejects DFL omnibus bill - Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov) Tue, 14 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary After heated debate, energy committee rejects DFL omnibus bill Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)Read more
Minnesota s distributed capacity procurement decision could shape the grid far beyond its borders - Utility Dive Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota s distributed capacity procurement decision could shape the grid far beyond its borders Utility DiveRead more
Minnesota PUC approves utility battery program while deferring VPP decisions - pv magazine USA Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota PUC approves utility battery program while deferring VPP decisions pv magazine USARead more
Minnesota regulator approves Xcel s controversial utility-owned virtual power plant - Energy-Storage.News Fri, 10 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota regulator approves Xcel s controversial utility-owned virtual power plant Energy-Storage.NewsRead 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
Private Equity is Coming for American Energy - Progressive.org Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Private Equity is Coming for American Energy Progressive.orgRead 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
Asked to consider alternatives, Minnesota Power signals it still favors natural gas - Duluth News Tribune Fri, 13 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Asked to consider alternatives, Minnesota Power signals it still favors natural gas Duluth News TribuneRead more
New solar co-op program launches in northcentral MN as bulwark against energy utilities - MPR News Sat, 14 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary New solar co-op program launches in northcentral MN as bulwark against energy utilities MPR NewsRead more
With new law in effect, data centers shouldn t mean higher electric bills for the rest of us - Minnesota Reformer Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary With new law in effect, data centers shouldn t mean higher electric bills for the rest of us Minnesota ReformerRead more
MnSEIA, SEIA, and CCSA Statements on the Approval of Xcel Energy s Capacity Connect Proposal - seia.org Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:26:49 GMT Show Summary MnSEIA, SEIA, and CCSA Statements on the Approval of Xcel Energy s Capacity Connect Proposal seia.orgRead 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
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
BlackRock s Minnesota Power takeover splits DFL coalition as corporate giant seeks bigger targets - Minnesota Reformer Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s Minnesota Power takeover splits DFL coalition as corporate giant seeks bigger targets Minnesota ReformerRead more
In southeast Minnesota, transmission line for green energy raises environmental concerns - MPR News Wed, 08 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary In southeast Minnesota, transmission line for green energy raises environmental concerns MPR NewsRead more
Xcel Energy wants to raise natural gas rates in Minnesota. Customers can weigh in. - CBS News Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy wants to raise natural gas rates in Minnesota. Customers can weigh in. CBS NewsRead 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
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
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
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
VPP vs. VPP: Customer-owned DER aggregators challenge Xcel-owned batteries in Minnesota docket - Utility Dive Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary VPP vs. VPP: Customer-owned DER aggregators challenge Xcel-owned batteries in Minnesota docket 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
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 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
Xcel s tricky work of building the first utility-owned VPP - Latitude Media Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel s tricky work of building the first utility-owned VPP Latitude MediaRead 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
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
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
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
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
Xcel Energy Implements Emergency Utility Protections for Households Affected by Immigration Enforcement - MinneapoliMedia Sun, 15 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy Implements Emergency Utility Protections for Households Affected by Immigration Enforcement MinneapoliMediaRead 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
Minnesotans are seeing higher utility bills this winter: Here s why - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesotans are seeing higher utility bills this winter: Here s why FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. PaulRead more
BlackRock Just Bought a Minnesota Utility - The American Prospect Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock Just Bought a Minnesota Utility The American ProspectRead more
Google Data Center in Minnesota Would Be Powered by Wind, Energy Storage - POWER Magazine Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Google Data Center in Minnesota Would Be Powered by Wind, Energy Storage POWER MagazineRead 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
Power utilities plan to spend $1.4 trillion on capital projects - marketplace.org Thu, 16 Apr 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Power utilities plan to spend $1.4 trillion on capital projects marketplace.orgRead 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
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
Trump orders some U.S. coal plants to keep operating. Will Minnesotans foot part of the bill? - MPR News Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Trump orders some U.S. coal plants to keep operating. Will Minnesotans foot part of the bill? MPR NewsRead 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Minnesota Power Generates Future Plans Despite Controversy - Twin Cities Business Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power Generates Future Plans Despite Controversy Twin Cities BusinessRead 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
As Minnesotans brace for the long, cold winter, heating costs are on the rise - MinnPost Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary As Minnesotans brace for the long, cold winter, heating costs are on the rise MinnPostRead 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
Xcel wants costly bill rider made permanent, prompting calls for greater oversight - Energy and Policy Institute Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel wants costly bill rider made permanent, prompting calls for greater oversight Energy and Policy InstituteRead 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Minnesota state regulators rule that burning trash and wood can be considered carbon-free - Duluth News Tribune Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota state regulators rule that burning trash and wood can be considered carbon-free Duluth News TribuneRead 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 s Community Solar Program - Institute for Local Self-Reliance Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota s Community Solar Program Institute for Local Self-RelianceRead more
BlackRock s utility pressure campaign sparks outcry - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s utility pressure campaign sparks outcry Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead more
World s largest grid battery part of Google-Xcel Energy agreement - Utility Dive Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary World s largest grid battery part of Google-Xcel Energy agreement Utility DiveRead 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
As the surge recedes, a backlog of utility bills remains. These people want to help. - Star Tribune Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary As the surge recedes, a backlog of utility bills remains. These people want to help. Star TribuneRead more
Minnesota PUC approves Xcel Energy s virtual power plant proposal - Daily Energy Insider Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:18:24 GMT Show Summary Minnesota PUC approves Xcel Energy s virtual power plant proposal Daily Energy InsiderRead 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
Google: Minnesota data centre energy deal includes 30GWh 'multi-day' iron-air batteries from Form Energy - Energy-Storage.News Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Google: Minnesota data centre energy deal includes 30GWh 'multi-day' iron-air batteries from Form Energy Energy-Storage.NewsRead 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
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
Citizens Addressing our Changing Climate: Minnesota families need lower energy prices - Bemidji Pioneer Wed, 11 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Citizens Addressing our Changing Climate: Minnesota families need lower energy prices Bemidji PioneerRead 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
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
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
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
A new Google data center triggers 1.9 GW of clean energy - Electrek Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary A new Google data center triggers 1.9 GW of clean energy ElectrekRead more
Local View: Minnesota Power, what's your plan? Minnesotans, what's ours? - Duluth News Tribune Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Local View: Minnesota Power, what's your plan? Minnesotans, what's ours? Duluth News TribuneRead 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
