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Minnesota Power moving to rates that vary by time of day

15 July 2021 by DSR

  “Minnesota Power is poised to be the first utility in the state to fully switch to “time of day” electricity rates for residential customers, meaning power is more expensive during certain hours and discounted when it is more readily available. The move is prompted by an increase in renewable energy and its variability — … [Read more…]

Posted in: Solar Tagged: Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota, Duluth, Fresh Energy, Minnesota, Xcel Energy

A pollen-friendly landscape takes root under the Minnesota solar panels

7 July 2021 by DSR

  “Sheep graze the grass in tall meadows, and their barks break quiet places, much like butterflies and insects fly around native flowers. The idyllic setting is not a restored prairie. This is a solar facility in the rural area of ​​Chisago County, one of 16 locations in Minnesota. Ener Green Power is a global … [Read more…]

Posted in: Solar Tagged: Ener Green Power, lobbyist, Minnesota, pollinator, Rob Davis, sheep, Xcel Energy

Lawmakers pitch power authority to beef up electric grid, avoid Texas-level price spikes in Colorado

26 February 2021 by DSR

  “Colorado needs a new powerline-building authority and its own regional compact for affordable backup supply in order to avoid energy fights like those in Texas and at home over who should pay for pricey impacts from the same cold front, according to legislation backed by bipartisan Senate sponsors. The proposed law, Senate Bill 72, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Transmission Tagged: Black Hills Colorado Electric, California Independent System Operator, Chris Hansen, Colorado, Colorado Electric Transmission Authority, Don Coram, Michelle Aguayo, Platte River Power Authority, Regional Transmission Organization, transmission, Western Energy Imbalance Market, Western Energy Imbalance Service, Xcel Energy

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