Minnesota Advances State Climate Planning

May 15, 2026 in Energy Systems Authors: Amy Ward, Tricia Treece

Headwaters of the Mississippi River at Lake Itasca in Minnesota. Bright sunny day, with calm waters and green forest in the background.

Statewide climate action plans are becoming a core part of planning, policy, and program implementation for many states across the US. As more states develop and periodically update these plans, climate leadership is evolving to include not only ambition for greenhouse gas reductions but also the ability to translate those ambitions into coordinated, durable action. This shift requires more than technical analysis or policy design. It requires processes that help diverse stakeholders navigate challenges, link evidence to decision-making, and align on practical paths forward. Continue reading »

Navigating Change: How GPI Facilitated Collaborative Solutions for Craig Station’s Retirement

December 9, 2024 in Energy Systems Authors: Amy Ward, Trevor Drake

A successful and equitable energy transition cannot be achieved without supporting the communities that have powered our economy for over a century by hosting essential fossil fuel infrastructure. Across the United States, dozens of coal-fired power plants have been retired in the shift to cleaner, more affordable sources of energy, and dozens more are scheduled to retire by the end of the decade. Continue reading »