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Minnesota’s e21 Initiative Eyes a Sustainable, Carbon-Neutral Energy System for the Land of 10,000 Lakes
Minnesota has a cultural tradition of being pragmatic, civic-minded, and passionate about bringing people together as the way to solve problems and create a better future. This predisposition toward civic dialogue and debate is just as true in the energy field and has made Minnesota an energy innovation leader.
Native Energy: Rural Electrification on Tribal Lands
Some Native American tribes are embracing renewable energy technologies as a way to access reliable electricity, bring in much needed income, and create jobs.
Lessons from Australia
While the U.S. is installing more solar capacity than Germany and Australia, it continues to lag behind those global PV leaders in another important category: prices for residential systems installations.
Illinois’ Largest Utilities Embrace the Smart Grid
Over the next five to seven years, smart grid infrastructure, including advanced metering infrastructure (AMI), will be deployed for customers of the two largest utilities in Illinois: Commonwealth Edison and Ameren Illinois.
Converting Waste into Energy in Kristianstad, Sweden
What’s the best use for old cooking oil, potato peels, manure, and pig intestines? For residents of the city of Kristianstad, Sweden, the answer is energy.
