The federal government has a window of opportunity to advance clean energy legislation on a scale that could transform the nation’s ability to meet critical emissions reduction goals and lead energy innovation globally. That’s why the Great Plains Institute (GPI) joined a diverse group of 26 other national organizations in urging congressional leaders to prioritize energy and climate technology and innovation legislation this fall. Continue reading »
Minnesota Department of Transportation Releases Pathways to Decarbonizing Transportation Report
September 18, 2019 in News & Press, Reports & Whitepapers, Transportation & Fuels Author: Gail Nosek
A new report from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) shows routes to a lower-carbon future for the largest greenhouse gas emitting sector in the state. The Pathways to Decarbonizing Transportation report was created through public input and modeling and outlines recommendations and next steps toward reducing emissions. Continue reading »
GPI Welcomes New Director of Finance and Administration
August 14, 2019 in News & Press Author: Deborah Karasov
Great Plains Institute (GPI) is pleased to welcome Huong Nguyen as our new director of finance and administration.
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GPI Staff Picks for Summer 2019: What We’re Reading, Listening To, and Watching
August 7, 2019 in News & Press Author: Jennifer Christensen
From podcasts to the latest analysis, you can check out what we’re reading, listening to, and watching in this regular series (view previous GPI staff picks). Continue reading »
National and State Recognitions for Solar Possible Program
July 23, 2019 in Communities, News & Press Author: Gail Nosek
The collaborative Solar Possible program has earned both national and state recognitions for its unique cohort model that helps government entities overcome barriers to solar adoption. Continue reading »
Clean Energy Resource Teams Awarded Program of the Year
July 7, 2019 in Communities, News & Press Author: Gail Nosek
Minnesota’s Southwest Regional Development Commission awarded its 2019 Program of the Year Award to the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) for their continuous efforts to help residents build and apply clean energy practices across the state. Continue reading »
Behind the Wheel: GPI Electric Vehicle Drivers Share Their Experience on Public Radio
June 19, 2019 in News & Press Author: Gail Nosek
Many of our Great Plains Institute (GPI) staffers have become owners of fully-electric vehicles in recent years. Over the last several months, Minnesota Public Radio shared their stories on air. While there are some common threads in their electric vehicle (EV) experiences, some of the differences might surprise you. Read more below and click the links to hear the audio. Continue reading »
Carbon Capture Coalition Releases Federal Policy Blueprint
May 21, 2019 in Carbon Management, News & Press, Reports & Whitepapers Author: Jennifer Christensen
At this week’s CO2NNECT 2019 conference, the Carbon Capture Coalition (which is co-convened by GPI) released its consensus “Federal Policy Blueprint” to “articulate a comprehensive and ambitious federal policy agenda that can help achieve the goal of economywide carbon capture deployment.” Continue reading »
GPI Announces New Partnership with Midwest Energy Research Consortium
May 15, 2019 in Energy Systems, News & Press Author: Gail Nosek
The Great plains Institue is excited to announce a new partnership with the Midwest Energy Research Consortium (M-WERC) that aims to help prepare the State of Wisconsin to meet energy distribution challenges of the 21st Century. Read the official press release from M-WERC below.
Event Preview: An Expert Workshop for States and Stakeholders in the PJM Region
May 14, 2019 in Energy Systems, News & Press Author: Jill Syvrud
Join the Great Plains Institute and the Nicholas Institute at Duke University in Lexington, Kentucky on June 12, 2019, as we present an expert workshop for states and stakeholders to discuss important issues in the PJM region in 2019. Continue reading »
