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Community Power holds "Energy Comedy Night" on Xcel's IRP

Posted by on December 17, 2018

On November 27th, 2018 Community Power manifested an innovative event idea by partnering with the Theater of Public Policy for an Energy Comedy Night. We...

Energy Access Limbo Bar - July 2018 Newsletter

Posted by on August 11, 2018

UPCOMING PROGRAM LAUNCH, CREDIT SCORE BARRIER CenterPoint Energy will soon be launching its On-Bill Loan Repayment program.  While this is certainly a step in the right direction,...

May 30th Clean Energy Partnership Board meeting

Posted by on June 02, 2018

 Managers from utilities Xcel and Centerpoint showed a more positive, forward-moving attitude toward inclusive financing at the May 30th Minneapolis Clean Energy Partnership Board meeting than they...

We "Won!" A Legislative Session Recap

Posted by on June 02, 2018

We "Won"! And, this year, by that we mean: we played some EXCELLENT DEFENSE. Little progress, but we didn't lose ground.  On all 5 of the...

Minneapolis Green Zones Addressing Environmental Justice

Posted by on May 09, 2018

Low-income communities, indigenous communities and communities of color in Minneapolisexperience unequal health, wealth, employment and education outcomes and  are also overburdened by environmental conditions such as traffic...

Climate and Energy Programming From the Franchise Fee Increase Announced for 2018

Posted by on May 09, 2018

New and expanded clean energy programming for 2018 was recently announced by the City’s Division of Sustainability at the Public Health, Environment, Civil Rights, and Engagement (PECE)...

Minneapolis passes 100% renewable energy resolution

Posted by on April 30, 2018

On Friday, April 27th, the Minneapolis City Council approved a resolution to transition to 100 percent clean renewable electricity citywide by 2030, on a unanimous...

Nuclear Blank Check bill gets House Hearing

Posted by on April 18, 2018

There was no roll call vote taken at the April 16th House Committee Hearing on HF 3708, the fate of HF 3708 will be part...

Committee advances Xcel Nuclear Blank Check Bill despite overwhelming public opposition

Posted by on April 01, 2018

On March 27th, 2018, the MN State Senate Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee held a hearing on Nuclear Blank check bill SF 3504, and advanced it...

Xcel Energy seeks blank check for Nuclear Option

Posted by on March 16, 2018

Update: Facing broad opposition, HF 3708 never received a full vote by the MN House before the adjournment of the legislative session, and so it...

Community Solar Program Update

Posted by on February 28, 2018

Back in 2015 and 2016, Community Power and partner organizations performed 2 colorful, artful and creative street theatre direct actions in from of Xcel Energy’s...

Community Power 2017 Year in Review

Posted by on January 12, 2018

 Community Power Highlights and Accomplishments from 2017! Built out the Inclusive Financing for Minnesotans campaign alongside coalition partners by hosting a leaders training; organizing three expert...