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From perspectives on energy issues to the cooperative difference, read the latest news from Minnesota's electric cooperatives.

Carbon-free Energy Proposal Needs Safeguards for Cost, Reliability

by | Jan 12, 2023

On January 5, the Minnesota Legislature proposed a bill to transition all electricity sold in the state to be carbon-free by 2040. The bill must consider potential impacts to the reliability and...

Affordability and Reliability – Two Things to Keep Top-of-Mind in Minnesota’s Clean Energy Transition

by atomic-noc | Jan 6, 2023

Full DFL control of Minnesota’s House, Senate and Governor’s office in this upcoming legislative session paves the way for streamlined policy on several issues, including 100% clean energy...

Podcast: Beneficial Electrification

by | Jan 5, 2023

Beneficial Electrification – what is it and why is it important to Minnesota’s energy future? Gary Connett, chair, Beneficial Electrification League, Jamie Fitzke, director of legislative affairs...

Lidia Dilley Jacobson Retires from MREA

by | Dec 27, 2022

Lidia Dilley Jacobson retires from the Minnesota Rural Electric Association (MREA) on December 30, 2022. Amid the retirement celebrations, she was recognized by the National Rural Electric...

Five Hot Takes on the Inflation Reduction Act

by atomic-noc | Sep 19, 2022

You may not have known you were waiting to hear my thoughts on clean energy and climate provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), but the wait is over! Here are my Five Hot Takes on what the...

Podcast: Future Grid Reliability in the Midwest

by | Sep 16, 2022

What does the future of grid reliability look like in the transition to clean energy? Darrick Moe of Minnesota Rural Electric Association interviews panelists Richard Burt of Midwest Reliability...

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Nuclear Forum Explores Role in Achieving Minnesota’s Clean Energy Goals

Minnesota's ambitious carbon-free energy goals are not feasible without embracing nuclear energy, according to participants at a recent nuclear forum. The forum was held by the Minnesota Nuclear Energy Alliance, a coalition of over 40 organizations aiming to repeal...