It’s a sign of trouble for the state’s zero-carbon goals.

Companies are moving more quickly – and sometimes taking greater risks – to meet new deadlines imposed by the Trump administration.

The state Public Utilities Commission is weighing whether a tribal nation that buys power from a local electric cooperative can also operate its own massive solar array that may harm the co-op. The ca...

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission should approve a framework that supports open, competitive participation, writes Coalition for Community Solar Access CEO Jeff Cramer.

The Minnesota utility floated modifications to its Capacity*Connect proposal, but it maintained it should own the batteries as it builds out the program. Stakeholders argued for more competition.

Minnesota already gets more than half of its electricity from wind, solar, nuclear and other resources that don’t emit planet-warming carbon dioxide or air pollutants that harm human health. Power pla...

Between 2025 and 2030, the world is expected to build nearly 4,600 gigawatts of renewables — almost double the amount built over the previous five-year…

State awards $381,000 for $544,000 worth of project, with expectation of federal support to cover remaining costs.

VPPs built out of home solar and battery systems could bolster the overtaxed power grid, lower energy costs for consumers, and help invigorate a…

The future of projects like these are in doubt since the election of President Donald Trump.

A $275 million tax equity investment will go toward between 25 and 30 community solar projects across five states.

Melissa Hortman was a champion of climate action and climate justice, the solar industry, and community and other distributed generation.

After pressure from communities and advocacy organizations like Vote Solar, lawmakers pulled repeal language from SB 2855 and its House companion —

Heliene officially cut the ribbon on its new solar module assemble facility in Rogers, Minnesota. The 500-MW site has been operational since April 29.

Hundreds of sheep are hard at work this spring in central Minnesota — not on a farm, but beneath solar panels.

Join us in demanding that Congress defend American energy dominance and protect the economic engine that solar delivers. We know that American-made solar and battery storage are critical to keeping el...

With rising electric bills, a shaky economy and no help from the feds on climate or affordability, we ought to be expanding community solar rather than seeking to end it.

It’s key to energy independence in rural and small-town Minnesota.

Any co-op or municipal utility customer who wants to install solar after next year would be compensated at the new, lower rate.

Any co-op or municipal utility customer who wants to install solar after next year would be compensated at the new, lower rate.

It’s key to energy independence in rural and small-town Minnesota.