Federal shutdown halts Minnesota energy assistance funds; utility companies offer aid - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:43:23 GMT Show Summary Federal shutdown halts Minnesota energy assistance funds; utility companies offer aid 5 EYEWITNESS NEWSRead more Brown: As Minnesota braces for winter, federal cuts leave energy assistance in limbo - Star Tribune Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:59:36 GMT Show Summary Brown: As Minnesota braces for winter, federal cuts leave energy assistance in limbo Star TribuneRead more Critics say BlackRock s Minnesota utility bid will increase rates and clean energy goals will suffer - The Guardian Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Critics say BlackRock s Minnesota utility bid will increase rates and clean energy goals will suffer The GuardianRead more BlackRock s bid for Minnesota Power worries consumer advocates - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s bid for Minnesota Power worries consumer advocates Minnesota ReformerRead more Minnesota s energy future deserves better than BlackRock s empty promises - Utility Dive Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota s energy future deserves better than BlackRock s empty promises Utility DiveRead more As demand for energy surges in Minnesota, interest in battery storage booms - MPR News Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT Show Summary As demand for energy surges in Minnesota, interest in battery storage booms MPR NewsRead more How Trump energy policy complicates a Minnesota utility s path to clean power - MinnPost Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary How Trump energy policy complicates a Minnesota utility s path to clean power MinnPostRead more BlackRock s Minnesota Power deal splits DFL coalition as corporate giant seeks bigger targets - St. Cloud Times Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s Minnesota Power deal splits DFL coalition as corporate giant seeks bigger targets St. Cloud TimesRead more Why Is BlackRock Gunning to Take Over a Minnesota Electric Utility? - Truthout Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Why Is BlackRock Gunning to Take Over a Minnesota Electric Utility? TruthoutRead more 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 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 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 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 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 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 St. Paul, Minnesota, and environmental groups sue over canceled DOE clean energy grants - Utility Dive Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:21:23 GMT Show Summary St. Paul, Minnesota, and environmental groups sue over canceled DOE clean energy grants 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 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 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 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 16:09:31 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 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 ENERGY ASSISTANCE MAY HAVE TO WAIT - Ingstad Media Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:42:33 GMT Show Summary ENERGY ASSISTANCE MAY HAVE TO WAIT Ingstad MediaRead 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 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 Minnesota Power directed to explore lower-emission electricity plan - KAXE Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power directed to explore lower-emission electricity plan KAXERead more 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 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 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 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 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 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 Regulators approve disputed $6.2B takeover of Minnesota Power by investment group - AP News Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Regulators approve disputed $6.2B takeover of Minnesota Power by investment group AP NewsRead more 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Proposed Minnesota Power sale to BlackRock rouses concern - Duluth News Tribune Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Proposed Minnesota Power sale to BlackRock rouses concern Duluth News TribuneRead more BlackRock s Private-Equity Tentacles Creep Closer to Minnesota Power - Racket MN Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s Private-Equity Tentacles Creep Closer to Minnesota Power Racket MNRead more Minnesota Power s change in ownership to bring positive changes for customers - Northern News Now Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power s change in ownership to bring positive changes for customers Northern News NowRead more As Private Equity Comes for the Utility Sector, Minnesota Is a Test Case - Truthout Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary As Private Equity Comes for the Utility Sector, Minnesota Is a Test Case TruthoutRead more 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 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 | 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 Xcel Energy proposes 200MW distributed battery storage network in Minnesota - Energy-Storage.News Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy proposes 200MW distributed battery storage network in Minnesota Energy-Storage.NewsRead more Xcel Energy 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 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 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 Reporter's Notebook: Covering the clean energy transition in northern Minnesota - MPR News Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Reporter's Notebook: Covering the clean energy transition in northern Minnesota MPR NewsRead 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 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 Public Utilities Commission approves state s first standalone BESS project - Energy-Storage.News Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves state s first standalone BESS project Energy-Storage.NewsRead more Minnesota 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 Minnesotans push back as Xcel seeks big rate hikes - Axios Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesotans push back as Xcel seeks big rate hikes AxiosRead 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 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 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 Minnesota PUC sets new rules to help electric utilities meet carbon-free mandate - Daily Energy Insider Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota PUC sets new rules to help electric utilities meet carbon-free mandate Daily Energy InsiderRead more BlackRock s GIP strives to acquire northern Minnesota utility - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s GIP strives to acquire northern Minnesota utility Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead more PESP featured in The Lever : Private equity s utility power grab - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary PESP featured in The Lever : Private equity s utility power grab Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead 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 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 A fairer, cleaner Minnesota energy future means pragmatic reforms now - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary A fairer, cleaner Minnesota energy future means pragmatic reforms now Minnesota ReformerRead more 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 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 Local View: Don't let BlackRock stick Minnesota Power customers with higher bills - Duluth News Tribune Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Local View: Don't let BlackRock stick Minnesota Power customers with higher bills Duluth News TribuneRead more E&E News: Regulators wrestle with $6.2B BlackRock buyout of Minnesota Power - POLITICO Pro Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary E&E News: Regulators wrestle with $6.2B BlackRock buyout of Minnesota Power 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 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 Funding uncertainty slows Minnesota energy assistance - InForum Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:15:00 GMT Show Summary Funding uncertainty slows Minnesota energy assistance InForumRead more Big beautiful bill won t kill clean energy in Minnesota, but will make it more costly - MPR News Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Big beautiful bill won t kill clean energy in Minnesota, but will make it more costly MPR NewsRead more Net metering for solar makes electrical power generation more democratic - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Net metering for solar makes electrical power generation more democratic Minnesota ReformerRead more Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energy - AP News Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energy AP NewsRead more Hunton Advises on Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation s Private Placement of $50 Million of Senior Notes - Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Hunton Advises on Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation s Private Placement of $50 Million of Senior Notes Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPRead more 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 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 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 ALLETE acquisition approved by Minnesota Public Utilities Commission - Fox21Online Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary ALLETE acquisition approved by Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Fox21OnlineRead more MN Power, Great River Energy break ground on Northland Reliability Project - KAXE Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary MN Power, Great River Energy break ground on Northland Reliability Project KAXERead more Community Solar Plays Defense in Minnesota - Inside Climate News Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Community Solar Plays Defense in Minnesota Inside Climate NewsRead more Newest Minnesota utility regulator spent her career in clean-energy policy - Star Tribune Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Newest Minnesota utility regulator spent her career in clean-energy policy Star TribuneRead more 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 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 An uncertain time for solar, thanks to politics: Q&A with All Energy Solar CEO Michael Allen - Minnesota Reformer Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary An uncertain time for solar, thanks to politics: Q&A with All Energy Solar CEO Michael Allen Minnesota ReformerRead more Community solar amid a newly hostile federal government: Reformer Q&A with John Farrell - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Community solar amid a newly hostile federal government: Reformer Q&A with John Farrell Minnesota ReformerRead 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 Opinion: Minnesota is clinging to an outdated net metering system for solar - Star Tribune Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Opinion: Minnesota is clinging to an outdated net metering system for solar Star TribuneRead more Tariffs are likely to mean higher electricity prices and a Minnesota industry in limbo - MinnPost Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Tariffs are likely to mean higher electricity prices and a Minnesota industry in limbo MinnPostRead more Federal uncertainty, implementation issues could change Minnesota s clean energy economy - St. Cloud Times Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Federal uncertainty, implementation issues could change Minnesota s clean energy economy St. Cloud TimesRead more A Minnesota electric company is planning a 200-megawatt wind project in North Dakota: What to know - Argus Leader Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary A Minnesota electric company is planning a 200-megawatt wind project in North Dakota: What to know Argus LeaderRead more Legislation proposes state policies on large data centers - Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov) Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Legislation proposes state policies on large data centers Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)Read more
Federal shutdown halts Minnesota energy assistance funds; utility companies offer aid - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Tue, 11 Nov 2025 00:43:23 GMT Show Summary Federal shutdown halts Minnesota energy assistance funds; utility companies offer aid 5 EYEWITNESS NEWSRead more
Brown: As Minnesota braces for winter, federal cuts leave energy assistance in limbo - Star Tribune Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:59:36 GMT Show Summary Brown: As Minnesota braces for winter, federal cuts leave energy assistance in limbo Star TribuneRead more
Critics say BlackRock s Minnesota utility bid will increase rates and clean energy goals will suffer - The Guardian Mon, 08 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Critics say BlackRock s Minnesota utility bid will increase rates and clean energy goals will suffer The GuardianRead more
BlackRock s bid for Minnesota Power worries consumer advocates - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s bid for Minnesota Power worries consumer advocates Minnesota ReformerRead more
Minnesota s energy future deserves better than BlackRock s empty promises - Utility Dive Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota s energy future deserves better than BlackRock s empty promises Utility DiveRead more
As demand for energy surges in Minnesota, interest in battery storage booms - MPR News Wed, 12 Nov 2025 10:00:00 GMT Show Summary As demand for energy surges in Minnesota, interest in battery storage booms MPR NewsRead more
How Trump energy policy complicates a Minnesota utility s path to clean power - MinnPost Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary How Trump energy policy complicates a Minnesota utility s path to clean power MinnPostRead more
BlackRock s Minnesota Power deal splits DFL coalition as corporate giant seeks bigger targets - St. Cloud Times Tue, 14 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s Minnesota Power deal splits DFL coalition as corporate giant seeks bigger targets St. Cloud TimesRead more
Why Is BlackRock Gunning to Take Over a Minnesota Electric Utility? - Truthout Fri, 27 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Why Is BlackRock Gunning to Take Over a Minnesota Electric Utility? TruthoutRead more
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
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
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
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
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
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
St. Paul, Minnesota, and environmental groups sue over canceled DOE clean energy grants - Utility Dive Wed, 12 Nov 2025 16:21:23 GMT Show Summary St. Paul, Minnesota, and environmental groups sue over canceled DOE clean energy grants 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
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
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
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 16:09:31 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
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
ENERGY ASSISTANCE MAY HAVE TO WAIT - Ingstad Media Fri, 14 Nov 2025 17:42:33 GMT Show Summary ENERGY ASSISTANCE MAY HAVE TO WAIT Ingstad MediaRead 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
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
Minnesota Power directed to explore lower-emission electricity plan - KAXE Tue, 21 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power directed to explore lower-emission electricity plan KAXERead more
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
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
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
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
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
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
Regulators approve disputed $6.2B takeover of Minnesota Power by investment group - AP News Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Regulators approve disputed $6.2B takeover of Minnesota Power by investment group AP NewsRead more
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
Proposed Minnesota Power sale to BlackRock rouses concern - Duluth News Tribune Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Proposed Minnesota Power sale to BlackRock rouses concern Duluth News TribuneRead more
BlackRock s Private-Equity Tentacles Creep Closer to Minnesota Power - Racket MN Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s Private-Equity Tentacles Creep Closer to Minnesota Power Racket MNRead more
Minnesota Power s change in ownership to bring positive changes for customers - Northern News Now Fri, 11 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power s change in ownership to bring positive changes for customers Northern News NowRead more
As Private Equity Comes for the Utility Sector, Minnesota Is a Test Case - Truthout Fri, 25 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary As Private Equity Comes for the Utility Sector, Minnesota Is a Test Case TruthoutRead more
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
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 | 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
Xcel Energy proposes 200MW distributed battery storage network in Minnesota - Energy-Storage.News Wed, 08 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy proposes 200MW distributed battery storage network in Minnesota Energy-Storage.NewsRead more
Xcel Energy 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
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
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
Reporter's Notebook: Covering the clean energy transition in northern Minnesota - MPR News Thu, 11 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Reporter's Notebook: Covering the clean energy transition in northern Minnesota MPR NewsRead 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
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 Public Utilities Commission approves state s first standalone BESS project - Energy-Storage.News Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Public Utilities Commission approves state s first standalone BESS project Energy-Storage.NewsRead more
Minnesota 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
Minnesotans push back as Xcel seeks big rate hikes - Axios Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesotans push back as Xcel seeks big rate hikes AxiosRead 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 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
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
Minnesota PUC sets new rules to help electric utilities meet carbon-free mandate - Daily Energy Insider Thu, 17 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota PUC sets new rules to help electric utilities meet carbon-free mandate Daily Energy InsiderRead more
BlackRock s GIP strives to acquire northern Minnesota utility - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Wed, 12 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary BlackRock s GIP strives to acquire northern Minnesota utility Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead more
PESP featured in The Lever : Private equity s utility power grab - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Tue, 19 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary PESP featured in The Lever : Private equity s utility power grab Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead 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 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
A fairer, cleaner Minnesota energy future means pragmatic reforms now - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary A fairer, cleaner Minnesota energy future means pragmatic reforms now Minnesota ReformerRead more
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
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
Local View: Don't let BlackRock stick Minnesota Power customers with higher bills - Duluth News Tribune Thu, 18 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Local View: Don't let BlackRock stick Minnesota Power customers with higher bills Duluth News TribuneRead more
E&E News: Regulators wrestle with $6.2B BlackRock buyout of Minnesota Power - POLITICO Pro Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary E&E News: Regulators wrestle with $6.2B BlackRock buyout of Minnesota Power 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
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
Funding uncertainty slows Minnesota energy assistance - InForum Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:15:00 GMT Show Summary Funding uncertainty slows Minnesota energy assistance InForumRead more
Big beautiful bill won t kill clean energy in Minnesota, but will make it more costly - MPR News Wed, 09 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Big beautiful bill won t kill clean energy in Minnesota, but will make it more costly MPR NewsRead more
Net metering for solar makes electrical power generation more democratic - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 13 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Net metering for solar makes electrical power generation more democratic Minnesota ReformerRead more
Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energy - AP News Fri, 26 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise and Big Tech seeks more energy AP NewsRead more
Hunton Advises on Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation s Private Placement of $50 Million of Senior Notes - Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP Tue, 29 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Hunton Advises on Minnesota Energy Resources Corporation s Private Placement of $50 Million of Senior Notes Hunton Andrews Kurth LLPRead more
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
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
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
ALLETE acquisition approved by Minnesota Public Utilities Commission - Fox21Online Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary ALLETE acquisition approved by Minnesota Public Utilities Commission Fox21OnlineRead more
MN Power, Great River Energy break ground on Northland Reliability Project - KAXE Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary MN Power, Great River Energy break ground on Northland Reliability Project KAXERead more
Community Solar Plays Defense in Minnesota - Inside Climate News Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Community Solar Plays Defense in Minnesota Inside Climate NewsRead more
Newest Minnesota utility regulator spent her career in clean-energy policy - Star Tribune Thu, 30 Jan 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Newest Minnesota utility regulator spent her career in clean-energy policy Star TribuneRead more
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 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
An uncertain time for solar, thanks to politics: Q&A with All Energy Solar CEO Michael Allen - Minnesota Reformer Thu, 08 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary An uncertain time for solar, thanks to politics: Q&A with All Energy Solar CEO Michael Allen Minnesota ReformerRead more
Community solar amid a newly hostile federal government: Reformer Q&A with John Farrell - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 11 Mar 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Community solar amid a newly hostile federal government: Reformer Q&A with John Farrell Minnesota ReformerRead 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
Opinion: Minnesota is clinging to an outdated net metering system for solar - Star Tribune Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Opinion: Minnesota is clinging to an outdated net metering system for solar Star TribuneRead more
Tariffs are likely to mean higher electricity prices and a Minnesota industry in limbo - MinnPost Thu, 01 May 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Tariffs are likely to mean higher electricity prices and a Minnesota industry in limbo MinnPostRead more
Federal uncertainty, implementation issues could change Minnesota s clean energy economy - St. Cloud Times Mon, 21 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Federal uncertainty, implementation issues could change Minnesota s clean energy economy St. Cloud TimesRead more
A Minnesota electric company is planning a 200-megawatt wind project in North Dakota: What to know - Argus Leader Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary A Minnesota electric company is planning a 200-megawatt wind project in North Dakota: What to know Argus LeaderRead more
Legislation proposes state policies on large data centers - Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov) Tue, 01 Apr 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Legislation proposes state policies on large data centers Minnesota House of Representatives (.gov)Read more
