Energy Choices for Minneapolis

Energy costs are rising and energy pollution is causing significant global problems. We often feel powerless to change things.

But we have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to put cleaner, more affordable, and more local energy on the agenda right here in Minneapolis. Very soon, the city of Minneapolis will be renegotiating a contract with its electric and gas utilities. It’s a conversation that will chart a new energy future for the city and its residents and businesses.

Learn more in this made-for-web presentation:

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Oct

24

2025

Minneapolis 2025 Voter Guide

Posted by on October 24, 2025

As we have done for each Minneapolis city election cycle starting in 2013, Community Power has create opportunities for those who would represent us in...

Oct

20

2025

City Sets November 13th Public Hearing for Climate Equity Funding Boost

Posted by on October 20, 2025

Minneapolis Council Members announce intention to increase Climate Equity funding by ~ $5 million annually, starting in 2026 Minneapolis city council members announced their plans at a press...

Aug

27

2025

August Newsletter: Expanding City Climate Funding + Public Power Takeover Guide

Posted by on August 27, 2025

Here is the main news feature from our August newsletter, or please, if you prefer, you can download the whole newsletter here in pdf. Even better, you...

Aug

13

2025

New Resource: How to Takeover Your Private Electric Utility

Posted by on August 13, 2025

We are pleased to introduce the Public Power Handbook, a new resource for advocates and community members who are seeking to bring their private electric utility...