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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May

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2026

May 2026 Newsletter

Posted by on May 29, 2026

In this issue: Utility Profits & CEO Pay - A Great New Report from EPI Effects of the Iran War on Energy  Data Centers &...

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23

2026

April 2026 Newsletter: Happy Earth Day... or a visit from Mr. Monopoly ?

Posted by on April 23, 2026

In this issue... A Welcome from Staff  Announcing.... our Go Fund Me campaign!  Xcel is trying to make a controversial Gas Utility Infrastructure Cost (GUIC) rider...

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2026

March 2026 Newsletter

Posted by on March 20, 2026

In this issue: Powerful Conversations Event March 29th Our New Blogpost on Xcel's latest bid for monopoly control Plug-in Solar Action Alert + Article below...

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12

2026

Xcel’s latest bid to expand monopoly control of our energy system

Posted by on March 12, 2026

Community Power and partners have known that local distributed renewable power plus battery energy storage is a key to supporting a more cost-effective electric grid....