As 2016 comes to a close, we’re taking a look back at what we’ve accomplished alongside our partners, stakeholders, and supporters over the last year. Continue reading »
The Great Plains Institute clan (and our projects) has grown a lot this year, and wow, have we been busy! We’re sure you have wondered, “What’s all the hustle and bustle over there?” This holiday letter is meant to celebrate some of our successes of the last year, so let’s look back: Continue reading »
News Release: Minnesota’s e21 Initiative Releases Report on Framework for a 21st Century Electric System
December 8, 2016 in Energy Systems, News & Press
MINNEAPOLIS – The Great Plains Institute (GPI) and the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) released a new report today detailing additional steps for Minnesota to protect the public interest by taking full advantage of a cleaner electric system and more customer-centric utility regulatory framework. Continue reading »
Press Release: 14-State Work Group Releases Federal and State Recommendations on Carbon Capture
December 2, 2016 in Carbon Management, News & Press
MINNEAPOLIS – Wyoming Governor Matt Mead and Montana Governor Steve Bullock, along with colleagues and officials in 12 other states, released a new report today outlining growing opportunities for capturing carbon dioxide for use in enhanced oil recovery (CO2-EOR) with geologic storage. Continue reading »
What do Sweden, the U.S., Brazil & India All Have in Common?
December 2, 2016 in News & Press Author: Rolf Nordstrom
So back in June I get this email out of the blue from a very gracious woman at the Swedish Embassy inviting me to be part of a U.S.-Brazil-India delegation to Sweden. All I need to do is get myself there and back. Continue reading »
GPI Awarded 4-star Rating from Charity Navigator
November 30, 2016 in News & Press Author: Eric Schroeder
We’re proud to share that the Great Plains Institute earned a 4-star rating – the highest rating possible – from America’s premier independent charity evaluator, Charity Navigator. Continue reading »
As the first speaker kicked off GPI’s second annual Energy Innovation Celebration on Sept. 29, the energy in the room was palpable. The Better Energy Community brimmed with enthusiasm and a cooperative spirit as we began an evening to celebrate human and technological innovation for building a better energy future. It took almost a full minute for the room to quiet as the group of over 300 guests wound down conversations carried in from the evening’s reception at the Nicollet Island Pavilion on the Mississippi River. Continue reading »
MINNEAPOLIS – University of Minnesota Institute on the Environment (IonE) Director Jessica Hellmann has joined the Great Plains Institute (GPI) board of directors. Continue reading »
Secretary of Energy Appoints GPI’s Rolf Nordstrom to Serve on U.S. Electricity Advisory Committee
September 7, 2016 in News & Press Author: Jennifer Christensen
GPI’s President and CEO, Rolf Nordstrom, recently accepted an invitation from the U.S. Secretary of Energy, Ernest Moniz, to serve on the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC). Continue reading »
MINNEAPOLIS – U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz has appointed Great Plains Institute CEO & President Rolf Nordstrom to serve a two-year term on the agency’s 24-member Electricity Advisory Committee (EAC). The current roster of EAC members can be found here. Continue reading »
