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Minnesota Power customers will see bills decrease, as regulators cut rate increase request
On Tuesday, the state Public Utilities Commission (PUC) approved a rate increase for Minnesota Power electric customers. The increase was much smaller than the utility had requested, and is less than the interim rate increase already applied to customers’ bills, so most or all households will see a small refund when the new rates go…
Input requested: take the MN Solar Pathways survey
For the past year, CUB’s executive director, Annie Levenson-Falk, has served on the technical committee of the MN Solar Pathways project. This State of Minnesota initiative is evaluating strategies to achieve state’s goal of 10% solar energy by 2030, which will mean increasing the state’s solar generating capacity by as much as 24 times. Over…
Book a 2018 Event with CUB
Happy New Year everyone! CUB is ready for the new year and busy scheduling events for 2018. We already have a full January calendar (see upcoming public events here), and it’s never too early to talk with us about inviting us to your area. CUB’s energy experts are happy to join groups of 15 or…
Thinking about Energy Efficient Improvements? Look Around for Payment Options
Making your new year to-do list? Maybe building a budget? If you are a homeowner, there are likely quite a few things on your to do list. I’d guess there are a lot of demands on your household budget too: mortgage, insurance, property taxes, maintenance and inevitably some improvements needed or desired. Let’s talk improvements,…
Could a new thermostat save me money and energy?
When there is a new “smart” product or “igadget” out every other day, the important question to always be asking is: How will this new technology benefit me? When heating and cooling account for about half of the energy costs in your home, the benefits of an upgraded thermostat are clear. Traditional thermostats require you…