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GreenStep Cities: November Workshop

November 5, 2017 in Communities Author: Abby Finis

The November GreenStep Cities workshop focused on energy and climate data and action planning. After introductions by Great Plains Institute’s Abby Finis, Brian Ross, and Becky Alexander of LHB, covered Tools and Best Practices for Local Energy Planning (11:04).Then Alexis Troschinetz of Clean Energy Resource Team shared insights on community led bulk buys and opportunities in her presentation, Saving Watts and Drops Bulk Buys (1:14:15).  The workshop concluded with a discussion of solar financing, by Peter Lindstrom (1:36:00). Continue reading »

Plug into Minnesota and Electrify Your Next Road Trip Up North

October 4, 2017 in Transportation & Fuels Author: Katelyn Bocklund

Autumn is quickly underway in Minnesota, which means it’s the perfect time to head north and witness the spectacular fall colors along the North Shore of Lake Superior. And now, thanks to the addition of DC Fast Chargers between the Twin Cities and Tettegouche State Park, drivers of all electric vehicles (EVs), even those with lower ranges, can enjoy a Fall road trip along Minnesota’s new electric highway. Continue reading »

With Bipartisan Bill Introduction in the U.S. House, Support Broadens for Key Carbon Capture Incentive

September 22, 2017 in Carbon Management Author: Jennifer Christensen

The bipartisan support for carbon capture is strengthening with the introduction of legislation in the U.S. House to extend and reform the 45Q carbon dioxide sequestration tax credit. The bill, titled the Carbon Capture Act, would establish a performance-based incentive to capture, use, and permanently store carbon dioxide. Continue reading »

A Look Back at Drive Electric Week in Minnesota

September 21, 2017 in Transportation & Fuels Author: Katelyn Bocklund

Another successful week of National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) events in Minnesota was wrapped up on September 17. As a partnership of Minnesota electric vehicle (EV) champions, Drive Electric MN served as a communications hub for NDEW 2017 and helped to coordinate the efforts of several of our partners. As a special bonus this year, Twin Cities-based Chinook Book donated over 300 copies of the 2016-17 Chinook Book to distribute at NDEW events. Continue reading »

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