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Minnesota Power wins approval to cut industrial rates by 5%
Published September 16, 2016 Yesterday, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission permitted Minnesota Power to offer 11 of its industrial customers a break of about 5% off their electric rates. In a 3-2 decision, Commissioners agreed with the utility and the state Department of Commerce that the break would have a net benefit to the utility….
We’re hiring: Launch CUB Minnesota’s outreach program
*9/21/16 UPDATE: This is now a Director-level position, and the application deadline has been extended through Sept. 30* Published September 6, 2016 CUB Minnesota is now hiring an individual to create and carry out our outreach programming. This is a full-time position, primarily responsible for developing and carrying out CUB Minnesota’s statewide outreach programs, providing…
CUB opposes Minnesota Power proposal to add $100 to annual electric bills
Published September 1, 2016 In June, Minnesota Power proposed increasing residential electric rates by 10% – an average of about $100 per year – in order to reduce rates large industries by 5%. CUB Minnesota is opposing the proposal, together with the Legal Services Advocacy Project, the Energy CENTS Coalition, and the Minnesota Citizens Federation…
Hello from CUB Minnesota
Published August 31, 2016 Hello from the Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota! CUB Minnesota (pronounced like the animal and the perpetually heartbreaking baseball team) is a new independent, nonprofit advocate for consumers on energy, internet, telephone, and other utility issues. We work for Minnesotans to make sure utility service is affordable, reliable, and clean. CUB…