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CUB advances bill to unleash energy data in the consumer interest
You’ve probably seen news coverage of many of the energy-related bills being discussed at the Minnesota legislature so far this year. I want to let you know about one important bill for energy consumers that hasn’t received as much attention. CUB is working with Representative Jamie Long and Senator David Senjem, lead authors on legislation…
Bill would saddle Minnesotans with $467 million in large industry’s energy costs
Recently, the Senate took action to shift hundreds of millions of dollars in energy costs from the state’s largest industry onto regular people. On March 14, the Senate Energy Committee heard Senator David Senjem’s Clean Energy First Act (SF 1456). Clean Energy First was a carefully written bill that would require utilities to look first…
Spring Energy Tips
Its been quite the winter — polar vortex and ice dams galore. We are all ready for some warmer weather and running the heat less often! Here are some tips to help control your energy use as we transition into a new season. Because spring can be fickle and sometimes short, we also have links…
Statement on Governor Walz 100% Clean Energy Announcement and HF – 1956
Statement on Governor Walz’s 100% Clean Energy Announcement and HF 1956 Governor provides leadership toward 100% clean energy for Minnesota in a way that will save customers money, maintain reliability, and create jobs. MINNEAPOLIS/ ST. PAUL – March 6, 2019 – The Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota applauds the bold leadership of Governor Walz and…
Energy poverty: What is it and how do we understand it?
Updated January 26, 2021 According to a report from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, nearly 1 in 3 American households reported challenges in paying utility bills in 2015. Keeping electricity bills affordable and providing information to consumers to reduce their energy expenses is the key goal for the Citizens Utility Board. As we work to…