Blog
What are fair utility rates for large and small customers? Let’s ask Sven and Ole.
Have you heard the old tale about how big businesses pay too much for their utilities, and subsidize residential and small businesses utility rates? Well ya, Ole’s heard that one, too. No related posts.
Getting Ready for Summer Weather
We think its finally safe to post some summer energy saving tips! Year round we aim to stay comfortable while keeping our energy bills reasonable. For many households in Minnesota, electricity bills go up in the summer due to air conditioning. The tips below can help you find the right balance to save energy while…
Legislative update: What we’re watching in the final two weeks
The Minnesota House and Senate have passed their major energy packages, and negotiations are beginning on these and all areas of spending and policy. The legislature is set to adjourn on May 20, and, as usual, the majority of bills will be settled during the final weeks or days of session. Most energy provisions are…
Consumer Spotlight: CUB services support employee sustainability at Best Buy
This March and April, CUB has frequented Best Buy Headquarters to work with employees on ways they can save money and energy in their homes. We have been partnering with Halston Sleets, the Associate Manager of Best Buy’s Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Team, to provide money-saving presentations and energy consultations. In her role, Halston has…
Do you support clean energy? Let your legislators know.
Here at CUB, we talk with people every week about the energy they use at home. From one corner of the state to the other, people’s goals are the same: cheaper and cleaner. We all want to save money and reduce our impact on the environment. Fortunately, clean energy is also the most cost-effective choice. Unfortunately,…