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Investing in the Energy Future: Planned transmission projects create jobs and bring benefits home to consumers
Published September 14, 2023 In two recent posts, we discussed the components of the electric grid and the important role that transmission plays in maintaining grid reliability and lowering energy costs. This background is essential to understanding why recently proposed projects will benefit the grid and utility customers. This post introduces the transmission system expansion…
Tips to save on your energy bill this fall
Published September 11, 2023 Cooler temperatures flowing into Minnesota will probably be a major relief for your energy bill after the fourth hottest summer in Minnesota history. There’s hope in site: on average, Minnesotan fall brings with it some of the most temperate temperatures and clear skies we experience throughout the year. As you start the switch…
Electricity Transportation: Why more transmission highways are needed
Published August 31, 2023 In the first blog post of this series, The Energy Highway: How Electricity Reaches Your Home, we introduced the general components of the electric grid: generation, transmission, and distribution. Together, these systems form a network that produces electricity and transports it to your home and the businesses you frequent. This post…
Hiring: Home Energy Corps Member
Published August 30, 2023 About the Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota The Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota (CUB) is a nonprofit advocate for our state’s utility consumers. We advocate for affordable utility service, consumer protections, and clean energy. CUB aims to be a voice for Minnesotans at the state Public Utilities Commission and the legislature….
The Energy Highway: How electricity reaches your home
Published August 17, 2023 Every time we use electricity, it seems like an instantaneous process – just flip a switch and the lights turn on. In reality, the electric grid is much more complicated. Before it can be used, electricity must be generated and carried over potentially thousands of miles of lines and wires before…