World s largest grid battery part of Google-Xcel Energy agreement - Utility Dive Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:15:22 GMT Show Summary World s largest grid battery part of Google-Xcel Energy agreement Utility DiveRead more Xcel Energy to power new Google data center in Minnesota - Xcel Energy Newsroom Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy to power new Google data center in Minnesota Xcel Energy NewsroomRead more Google Data Center in Minnesota Would Be Powered by Wind, Energy Storage - POWER Magazine Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:37:33 GMT Show Summary Google Data Center in Minnesota Would Be Powered by Wind, Energy Storage POWER MagazineRead 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 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 Minnesota utility says it won t buy from planned $1B power plant in Wisconsin - WPR Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota utility says it won t buy from planned $1B power plant in Wisconsin WPRRead more How Trump energy policy complicates a Minnesota utility s path to clean power - MinnPost Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary How Trump energy policy complicates a Minnesota utility s path to clean power MinnPostRead more Federal shutdown halts Minnesota energy assistance funds; utility companies offer aid - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Federal shutdown halts Minnesota energy assistance funds; utility companies offer aid 5 EYEWITNESS NEWSRead more 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 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 Why Xcel s bid to reinvent the virtual power plant is so controversial - Canary Media Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Why Xcel s bid to reinvent the virtual power plant is so controversial Canary MediaRead 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 Google: Minnesota data centre energy deal includes 30GWh 'multi-day' iron-air batteries from Form Energy - Energy-Storage.News Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:39:22 GMT Show Summary Google: Minnesota data centre energy deal includes 30GWh 'multi-day' iron-air batteries from Form Energy Energy-Storage.NewsRead more Minnesota s energy future deserves better than BlackRock s empty promises - Utility Dive Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota s energy future deserves better than BlackRock s empty promises Utility DiveRead more State 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Is the Allete Acquisition a Good Deal for Minnesota? - Twin Cities Business Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Is the Allete Acquisition a Good Deal for Minnesota? Twin Cities BusinessRead more Minnesota doesn t have an easy path to 100% carbon-free electricity - Minnesota Reformer Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota doesn t have an easy path to 100% carbon-free electricity Minnesota ReformerRead more Xcel Energy Seeks Major Rate Increase for Minnesota Customers - KNSI Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy Seeks Major Rate Increase for Minnesota Customers KNSIRead more 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 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 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 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 This tiny town wants to be the first in Minnesota to evict Xcel Energy and start its own utility - Star Tribune Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary This tiny town wants to be the first in Minnesota to evict Xcel Energy and start its own utility Star TribuneRead more Xcel 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Xcel Energy plans 600MW US Midwest s largest BESS project in Minnesota - Energy-Storage.News Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy plans 600MW US Midwest s largest BESS project in Minnesota Energy-Storage.NewsRead more Xcel 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 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 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 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 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 Energy to meet Minnesota s energy needs with first-in-the-nation distributed capacity procurement - Xcel Energy Newsroom Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy to meet Minnesota s energy needs with first-in-the-nation distributed capacity procurement Xcel Energy NewsroomRead 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 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 Xcel Energy gas rates will go up 6.8% for 2026. Here s why. - Star Tribune Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy gas rates will go up 6.8% for 2026. Here s why. Star TribuneRead 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Minnesota regulators call on state s IOUs to focus on service gaps - Daily Energy Insider Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota regulators call on state s IOUs to focus on service gaps Daily Energy InsiderRead 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 State regulators approve sale of Allete - Duluth News Tribune Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary State regulators approve sale of Allete Duluth News TribuneRead 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 Apocalypse not now? Understanding how the Big Beautiful Bill unsettles Minnesota s clean energy goals - MinnPost Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Apocalypse not now? Understanding how the Big Beautiful Bill unsettles Minnesota s clean energy goals MinnPostRead more Red states move to stop transmission lines that would give relief to Minnesota ratepayers - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Red states move to stop transmission lines that would give relief to Minnesota ratepayers Minnesota ReformerRead more Opinion | Minnesota should reject burning trees and trash for electricity - Star Tribune Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Opinion | Minnesota should reject burning trees and trash for electricity Star TribuneRead more 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 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 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 Brutal cold will hike natural gas prices for some in Minnesota - Star Tribune Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Brutal cold will hike natural gas prices for some in Minnesota 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 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 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 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 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 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 Xcel Energy Begins Operations at New Service Center in Chanhassen, Minnesota - TD World Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy Begins Operations at New Service Center in Chanhassen, Minnesota TD WorldRead more Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise, Big Tech seeks more energy - CBS News Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise, Big Tech seeks more energy CBS NewsRead 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 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 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 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 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 Suing energy companies won t make Minnesota more affordable - MinnPost Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Suing energy companies won t make Minnesota more affordable MinnPostRead 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 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 MN PUC greenlights BlackRock takeover Minnesotans lose - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary MN PUC greenlights BlackRock takeover Minnesotans lose Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead more 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 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 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 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 Power to be acquired by BlackRock subsidiary, Canadian pension fund for $6.2B - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power to be acquired by BlackRock subsidiary, Canadian pension fund for $6.2B 5 EYEWITNESS NEWSRead more Minnesota 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 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 Minnesota OKs first large-scale battery plant, taking another step toward carbon-free goal - Star Tribune Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota OKs first large-scale battery plant, taking another step toward carbon-free goal Star TribuneRead more Why BlackRock Wants to Buy Your Electric Utility Episode 240 of Local Energy Rules - Institute for Local Self-Reliance Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Why BlackRock Wants to Buy Your Electric Utility Episode 240 of Local Energy Rules Institute for Local Self-RelianceRead more PUC will investigate Upper Sioux Community s complaint against electric cooperative - MPR News Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary PUC will investigate Upper Sioux Community s complaint against electric cooperative MPR NewsRead more Xcel can pay lower rate to community solar subscribers, Minnesota appeals court rules - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel can pay lower rate to community solar subscribers, Minnesota appeals court rules Minnesota ReformerRead more Xcel Energy Proposes Gas Rate Increase For Minnesota Customers In 2026 - Patch Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy Proposes Gas Rate Increase For Minnesota Customers In 2026 PatchRead more 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 MN Xcel Energy customers push back against proposed rate hikes - kare11.com Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary MN Xcel Energy customers push back against proposed rate hikes kare11.comRead more Tribal sovereignty, clean energy spark dispute between Upper Sioux, Minnesota Valley Cooperative - West Central Tribune Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Tribal sovereignty, clean energy spark dispute between Upper Sioux, Minnesota Valley Cooperative West Central TribuneRead more
World s largest grid battery part of Google-Xcel Energy agreement - Utility Dive Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:15:22 GMT Show Summary World s largest grid battery part of Google-Xcel Energy agreement Utility DiveRead more
Xcel Energy to power new Google data center in Minnesota - Xcel Energy Newsroom Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy to power new Google data center in Minnesota Xcel Energy NewsroomRead more
Google Data Center in Minnesota Would Be Powered by Wind, Energy Storage - POWER Magazine Tue, 03 Mar 2026 19:37:33 GMT Show Summary Google Data Center in Minnesota Would Be Powered by Wind, Energy Storage POWER MagazineRead 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
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
Minnesota utility says it won t buy from planned $1B power plant in Wisconsin - WPR Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota utility says it won t buy from planned $1B power plant in Wisconsin WPRRead more
How Trump energy policy complicates a Minnesota utility s path to clean power - MinnPost Tue, 09 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary How Trump energy policy complicates a Minnesota utility s path to clean power MinnPostRead more
Federal shutdown halts Minnesota energy assistance funds; utility companies offer aid - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Mon, 10 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Federal shutdown halts Minnesota energy assistance funds; utility companies offer aid 5 EYEWITNESS NEWSRead more
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
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
Why Xcel s bid to reinvent the virtual power plant is so controversial - Canary Media Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Why Xcel s bid to reinvent the virtual power plant is so controversial Canary MediaRead 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
Google: Minnesota data centre energy deal includes 30GWh 'multi-day' iron-air batteries from Form Energy - Energy-Storage.News Thu, 26 Feb 2026 08:39:22 GMT Show Summary Google: Minnesota data centre energy deal includes 30GWh 'multi-day' iron-air batteries from Form Energy Energy-Storage.NewsRead more
Minnesota s energy future deserves better than BlackRock s empty promises - Utility Dive Wed, 27 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota s energy future deserves better than BlackRock s empty promises Utility DiveRead more
State 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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
Is the Allete Acquisition a Good Deal for Minnesota? - Twin Cities Business Fri, 17 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Is the Allete Acquisition a Good Deal for Minnesota? Twin Cities BusinessRead more
Minnesota doesn t have an easy path to 100% carbon-free electricity - Minnesota Reformer Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota doesn t have an easy path to 100% carbon-free electricity Minnesota ReformerRead more
Xcel Energy Seeks Major Rate Increase for Minnesota Customers - KNSI Wed, 03 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy Seeks Major Rate Increase for Minnesota Customers KNSIRead more
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
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
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
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
This tiny town wants to be the first in Minnesota to evict Xcel Energy and start its own utility - Star Tribune Fri, 08 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary This tiny town wants to be the first in Minnesota to evict Xcel Energy and start its own utility Star TribuneRead more
Xcel 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Xcel Energy plans 600MW US Midwest s largest BESS project in Minnesota - Energy-Storage.News Wed, 05 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy plans 600MW US Midwest s largest BESS project in Minnesota Energy-Storage.NewsRead more
Xcel 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
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
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
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
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 Energy to meet Minnesota s energy needs with first-in-the-nation distributed capacity procurement - Xcel Energy Newsroom Mon, 06 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy to meet Minnesota s energy needs with first-in-the-nation distributed capacity procurement Xcel Energy NewsroomRead 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
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
Xcel Energy gas rates will go up 6.8% for 2026. Here s why. - Star Tribune Mon, 29 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy gas rates will go up 6.8% for 2026. Here s why. Star TribuneRead 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
Minnesota regulators call on state s IOUs to focus on service gaps - Daily Energy Insider Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota regulators call on state s IOUs to focus on service gaps Daily Energy InsiderRead 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
State regulators approve sale of Allete - Duluth News Tribune Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary State regulators approve sale of Allete Duluth News TribuneRead 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
Apocalypse not now? Understanding how the Big Beautiful Bill unsettles Minnesota s clean energy goals - MinnPost Thu, 10 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Apocalypse not now? Understanding how the Big Beautiful Bill unsettles Minnesota s clean energy goals MinnPostRead more
Red states move to stop transmission lines that would give relief to Minnesota ratepayers - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Red states move to stop transmission lines that would give relief to Minnesota ratepayers Minnesota ReformerRead more
Opinion | Minnesota should reject burning trees and trash for electricity - Star Tribune Thu, 23 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Opinion | Minnesota should reject burning trees and trash for electricity Star TribuneRead more
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
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 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
Brutal cold will hike natural gas prices for some in Minnesota - Star Tribune Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Brutal cold will hike natural gas prices for some in Minnesota 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
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
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
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
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
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
Xcel Energy Begins Operations at New Service Center in Chanhassen, Minnesota - TD World Mon, 24 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy Begins Operations at New Service Center in Chanhassen, Minnesota TD WorldRead more
Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise, Big Tech seeks more energy - CBS News Sat, 27 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Private equity sees profits in power utilities as electric bills rise, Big Tech seeks more energy CBS NewsRead 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
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 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
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
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
Suing energy companies won t make Minnesota more affordable - MinnPost Thu, 06 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Suing energy companies won t make Minnesota more affordable MinnPostRead 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
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
MN PUC greenlights BlackRock takeover Minnesotans lose - Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESP Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary MN PUC greenlights BlackRock takeover Minnesotans lose Private Equity Stakeholder Project PESPRead more
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
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
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
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 Power to be acquired by BlackRock subsidiary, Canadian pension fund for $6.2B - 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS Fri, 03 Oct 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota Power to be acquired by BlackRock subsidiary, Canadian pension fund for $6.2B 5 EYEWITNESS NEWSRead more
Minnesota 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
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
Minnesota OKs first large-scale battery plant, taking another step toward carbon-free goal - Star Tribune Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Minnesota OKs first large-scale battery plant, taking another step toward carbon-free goal Star TribuneRead more
Why BlackRock Wants to Buy Your Electric Utility Episode 240 of Local Energy Rules - Institute for Local Self-Reliance Wed, 16 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Why BlackRock Wants to Buy Your Electric Utility Episode 240 of Local Energy Rules Institute for Local Self-RelianceRead more
PUC will investigate Upper Sioux Community s complaint against electric cooperative - MPR News Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary PUC will investigate Upper Sioux Community s complaint against electric cooperative MPR NewsRead more
Xcel can pay lower rate to community solar subscribers, Minnesota appeals court rules - Minnesota Reformer Tue, 05 Aug 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel can pay lower rate to community solar subscribers, Minnesota appeals court rules Minnesota ReformerRead more
Xcel Energy Proposes Gas Rate Increase For Minnesota Customers In 2026 - Patch Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:00:00 GMT Show Summary Xcel Energy Proposes Gas Rate Increase For Minnesota Customers In 2026 PatchRead more
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
MN Xcel Energy customers push back against proposed rate hikes - kare11.com Mon, 15 Sep 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary MN Xcel Energy customers push back against proposed rate hikes kare11.comRead more
Tribal sovereignty, clean energy spark dispute between Upper Sioux, Minnesota Valley Cooperative - West Central Tribune Sat, 28 Jun 2025 07:00:00 GMT Show Summary Tribal sovereignty, clean energy spark dispute between Upper Sioux, Minnesota Valley Cooperative West Central TribuneRead more
