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It's So Motivating to Know There Are So Many Sustainable Options
Posted by Amber Benbow on August 07, 2014
Powerful Conversations Series
Posted by Amber Benbow on August 06, 2014
Still on the forefront of our minds is the trajectory our energy future is taking. It is only through community education and involvement that we...
A Huge Stride Forward in Solar
Posted by Amber Benbow on August 02, 2014
Through savvy design and the intensity of the sun, renewable energy sources are becoming increasingly impossible to dismiss as viable replacements for fossil fuels. It...
Beware of Utility Tactics used to Slow the Growth of the Solar Market
Posted by Lee Samelson on July 31, 2014
We have seen a noticeable growing pattern of utility monopolies who are pulling all policy stops to slow the growth of the solar market. There...
Progress on the Horizon
Posted by Amber Benbow on July 31, 2014
Xcel is making moves in the right direction towards a cleaner energy future. CEO Ben Fowke shares his thoughts on meeting the EPA carbon rules...
Testimonial Gallery
Posted by Amber Benbow on July 10, 2014
As part of an ongoing series, Community Power is reaching out to the public to hear their reasons for being a part of this young...
City Council Members hold Productive Discussion at July 7th Hearing
Posted by Lee Samelson on July 08, 2014
At the July 7th hearing, Minneapolis City Council members on the Health, Environment and Community Engagement Committee made it clear from the dais they intend for...
Xcel's Rate Increase Public Hearing- interesting observations
Posted by Lee Samelson on June 25, 2014
A public hearing about Xcel's 10.4% rate increase proposal was held at the Sabathani Center in South Minneapolis on the night of June 23rd....
Green Building Tour highlights Need for New Utility Business Model
Posted by Lee Samelson on June 21, 2014
The Citizen's League, which co-hosted today's Best Practices Green Building Tour, echoes the same vision for a new Utility Business model which has inspired Minneapolis...
Green Building Tour
Posted by Amber Benbow on June 17, 2014
Citizens League and Corcoran Neighborhood Organization will be co-hosting a Best Practices Green Building Tour on Saturday, June 21. Starting at 9:00AM, community members & development stakeholders are invited...