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Xcel’s proposal to buy gas power plant in Mankato should be denied
Published August 5, 2019 Since the beginning of this year, CUB has been monitoring the proposal by Xcel Energy to purchase a 720-megawatt gas power plant in Mankato: the Mankato Energy Center (MEC). For over seven months, parties like CUB, the Department of Commerce, the Office of the Attorney General, the City of Minneapolis, the…
Tips for Moisture Control
Published August 2, 2019 The summer’s high humidity levels can affect not only the way you feel but also the condition of your home, and could potentially increase your energy bills. High humidity can increase moisture in your home, especially when dealing with unintended leaks that allow moisture or water vapor to move in and…
Xcel Energy rolling out two new electric vehicle pilots
Published July 9, 2019 In the coming weeks, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) is expected to release its Order approving two of several electric vehicle pilot programs from Xcel Energy. As many of you know, electric vehicle (EV) adoption is expected to grow rapidly in the coming years. These two pilots take on several challenges…
Position Announcement: Seeking Outreach and Communications Coordinator
Published July 3, 2019 CUB seeks a creative, strategic, and detail-oriented individual to support our consumer outreach programming, communications, and membership and contact management. The Outreach and Communications Coordinator will be in the field with CUB’s consumer outreach team, will create new opportunities through communications with supporters and via social media, and is responsible much…
Welcome Inonge Mubita, CUB’s new outreach intern
Published June 28, 2019 CUB is pleased to welcome Inonge Mubita to the team as our newest outreach intern. Inonge Mubita joined the Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota in June 2019 as an Outreach intern. Before working at CUB Inonge was part of the 2018 Capitol Pathways cohort where she met CUB’s Executive Director, Annie…