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Metro Earth Day Beautification Events
Posted by Lee Samelson on April 15, 2023
Earth Week Celebration and Clean Up Events
Minneapolis and St Paul candidate forums on energy democracy dates released
Posted by Lee Samelson on April 06, 2023
In addition to our 2023 Community Power Energy Questionnaire, we are excited to announce 3 candidate forums! All candidates seeking to represent Wards 6, 7 & 12...
Xcel Nuclear Leak 4 months unannounced
Posted by Lee Samelson on April 03, 2023
Xcel Energy and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) waited four months before notifying the public after a 400,000 gallon radioactive leak at Xcel’s Monticello nuclear...
Caucus for Minneapolis Climate & Equity March 14th
Posted by Lee Samelson on February 13, 2023
Over 90 attendees showed up at a January 23rd event to help pass a robustly funded People’s Climate & Equity Plan. You too can be...
100% Carbon Free Electricity now MN State Law, more Energy Policy Improvements to Come
Posted by Lee Samelson on February 03, 2023
What has become known as the "100% Bill" (HF 7 - Long / SF 4 - Frentz referring to 100% Clean Energy, is set to...
Despite the Headlines, Xcel's 21% Rate Case is Absolutely Still On - Comment Deadline is Jan 6th
Posted by Lee Samelson on December 08, 2022
Yes, Xcel Energy is still proposing a historically high 21% rate increase and this would create greater hardship for those most struggling in this inflationary and post-pandemic period, inequitable...
Community Power’s Accomplishments for 2022 and a preview of our 2023 work
Posted by Lee Samelson on December 07, 2022
Utility Justice- Fighting Xcel's Rate Hike Mobilizing for Inclusive Financing Coalition Building with the Just Transition Fund Organizing City Council Candidate Forums Continuing the Energy...
Hearings on Xcel's 21% Rate Hike scheduled in the Twin Cities
Posted by Lee Samelson on October 10, 2022
TAKE ACTION! Join the fight for energy democracy and say NO to unprecedented utility rate increases! Your voice and Public Comments make a difference. : The Minnesota...
This Summer, House Parties for the People's Climate & Equity Plan!
Posted by Lee Samelson on June 05, 2022
The City of Minneapolis has the scientifically correct climate goals on paper: We need a robust People’s Climate & Equity Plan at scale for us to...
Xcel's 2021 Report Gives Glimpse Into Their Future Planning
Posted by Lee Samelson on May 31, 2022
The MN Public Utilities Commission has decided on Xcel recent Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), but here’s a glimpse ahead. Xcel Energy just released their 2021 Annual...
Xcel and CenterPoint enabling Climate Opposition
Posted by Lee Samelson on May 17, 2022
CenterPoint CEO receives a $37 Million salary while customers pay more. The company also ranks among the nation's worst in aggressive lobbying against climate polices...
My Personal Comments on the Proposed Inclusive Financing Pilot Project
Posted by Lee Samelson on May 17, 2022
(Click Here to view my comments posted on the official website and Click Here for the official Community Power reply comment) In addressing my comments on...