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Legislative Updates April 2017: Where We Are and Where We Want to Be

Posted by Joseph Sullivan | Date April 11, 2017

As we head in to the final phases of the 2017 Minnesota legislative session, we at CEE are taking stock of where we are and where we want to be when it all wraps up at the end of May.

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MN Senate Testimony: Residential PACE and the need for consumer protection

Posted by Joseph Sullivan | Date March 8, 2017

This testimony was originally presented to the Senate Energy and Utilities Finance and Policy Committee on March 7, 2017.

CIP-related rebates offer a financial tool for utilities to acquire energy savings

Posted by Joseph Sullivan | Date October 26, 2016

Conservation Improvement Program rebates are an essential tool that helps utilities focus on acquiring energy efficiency.

Turning point: As power plants approach retirement, power planning should set a better course

Posted by Joseph Sullivan | Date February 15, 2016

Many of Minnesota’s power plants are nearing the end of their usable lives. This creates an opportunity to achieve environmental goals, encourage innovation, and reduce negative impacts on ratepayers.

2015 Legislative Wrap-Up: Surprise skirmishes build muscles for mobilizing

Posted by Joseph Sullivan | Date July 8, 2015

Manager of Strategic Relations Joe Sullivan reflects on a tumultuous legislative session and the outcomes that led to a stronger network of clean energy and energy efficiency advocates.