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MnSEIA In the News: 2025
‘Big beautiful bill’ won’t kill clean energy in Minnesota, but will make it more costly
By MPR News
"Solar industry lost a champion in Hortman"
By Finance&Commerce
"Minnesota solar industry avoided legislative defeat, but future uncertain"
By Minnesota Reformer
"Remembering Melissa Hortman: Republicans and Democrats say her power came from her selflessness"
By Minnesota Reformer
"Minnesota solar energy advocates mourn the loss of "champion" Rep. Melissa Hortman, author of law boosting industry"
Watch on CBS News
"Minnesota solar industry mourns loss of its five-star general"
By PV Magazine
"Congressional budget bill could kill solar industry in Minnesota just as it was gaining momentum"
By the Star Tribune
"A Minnesota tribe built solar for its casino. Now its electric supplier vows to cut off power."
By the Star Tribune
"Net Metering for Rural Solar Projects"
Watch on TPT
"Counterpoint: Net metering of solar power is not outdated"
By Logan O’Grady, Bobby King and Patty O’Keefe
"‘States are not powerless’ against federal clean energy pushback. It’s community solar’s time to shine"
By Factor This
"Energy committee sends proposed solar metering changes to House Floor"
By Session Daily
MnSEIA In the News: 2024
"Clean energy investments could be at risk in Trump’s second term"
By MinnPost
"Podcast Ep. 37 | Minnesota's Road to 100% Clean Energy by 2040 with MN Representative Patty Acomb"
Listen on the Sounds of Solar Podcast
"As deadline looms, Minnesota is Charging Ahead to build utility-size battery plants"
By KSTP TV
"Sounds of Solar Podcast at Gateway to Solar Conference"
Listen on Sounds of Solar Podcast
"Walz put national spotlight on a large Minnesota solar plant, but overstates size of plant"
By the Star Tribune
"A look at Tim Walz' clean energy record as governor of Minnesota"
By PV Magazine
"Federal incentives spur solar panel company to try onshoring its supply chain in Minnesota"
By Energy News Network
"Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association Names Cedar Creek Energy Member of the Year"
By Yahoo Finance
"In Minnesota, Xcel Energy looks to mimic power plant with solar and storage networks"
By Energy News Network
"Your 2024 guide to solar panel maintenance"
By USA Today
"Six states offer grants to help local governments automate solar permitting"
By PV Magazine
"Minnesota solar rebate extension gives installers longer runway to reach lower-income customers"
By Energy News Network
"Solar manufacturer considers vacant building in Rogers"
By Finance&Commerce
"Minnesota lawmakers hope ombudsperson can help defuse solar interconnection disputes"
By Energy News Network
"New app promises faster rooftop-solar approvals in Minnesota"
Star Tribune Opinion Piece
"Solar Energy With Logan O'Grady, MnSEIA"
Listen on the Spark'N Conversations Podcast
"RIDESHARE UPDATE, ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS, HOUSING PLANS."
Watch on TPT
"Electrical upgrade costs could be shared under bill"
By Session Daily
"Software could speed up homeowners’ switch to solar"
By Session Daily
"Powering Minnesota: The Solar Energy Revolution with Logan O'Grady"
Listen on the Sounds of Solar Podcast
"Minnesota regulators slash reimbursement rate for community solar gardens"
By Sahan Journal
"Minnesota regulators cut community solar bill credits"
By the Star Tribune
"Minnesota’s updated solar garden law aims to benefit low and moderate-income households. But the program is under threat."
By the Sahan Journal
"A community solar plan would save Xcel customers money — but cost some cities and schools millions"
By the Star Tribune
MnSEIA in the News: 2023
"Minnesota PUC Tolerates Xcel Energy Cutting Off 20% of Distribution System Capacity"
By RTO Insider
"Minnesota regulators will not investigate Xcel on community solar restrictions"
By the Star Tribune
"A Day in the Life of a Minnesota Trade Mission Delegate"
By Clean Energy Economy Minnesota
"Minn. utility's solar policy threatens climate goals — complaint"
By E&E News
"Is Xcel Energy holding back substation capacity from solar developers? It’s complicated"
By Energy News Network
"Predictions of soaring costs spark fresh debate over Minnesota's community solar program"
By the Star Tribune
"All Energy Solar Takes a Leadership Role in Legislative Change for Solar in Minnesota"
By PR Newswire
"Rosemount oil refinery turns on largest solar installation of its kind"
By Fox9 News
"Gov. Tim Walz is on his fifth trade trip since taking office. Why Australia?"
By the Star Tribune
"'Deep disappointment' over Xcel's new policy that restricts small solar"
By the Star Tribune
"Gov. Walz to meet with leaders in Australia, promote Minnesota as a place for investments"
By KSTP
"Governor Walz to Lead Trade Mission to Australia to Promote Minnesota Business, Strengthen Economic Partnerships"
Governor's Press Release
"Minnesota leaders headed to the land down under for trade trip"
By MPR News
"Minnesota adjusts solar incentives to prioritize low-income households"
By Energy News Network
"Coleman recognized by solar energy group"
By Southwest News Media
"Senator Julia Coleman Awarded 2023 Gateway to Solar Distinguished Policy Leadership Award"
By Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus
"What keeps Minnesota energy officials up at night? Public ‘revolt’ over reliability for one"
By MinnPost
"Sustainable: Canadian solar firm seeks Twin Cities site"
By Finance & Commerce
"'Power to the people': Efforts to ensure equitable clean energy transition"
By MPR News
"A community solar boom will test Xcel, other utility plans against developer, customer needs: analysts"
By Utility Dive
"Renewable Energy Becomes A Flash Point In America’s Culture Wars"
By CleanTechnica
"Gov. Walz Signs Omnibus Bill With Key Community Solar Provisions"
By Coalition for Community Solar Access (CCSA)
"Minnesota will revamp community solar garden program, but questions about cost remain"
By the Star Tribune
"Minnesota passes US$80 million incentive package to spur solar deployment"
By PVTech
"New era’ begins for Minnesota solar and storage market as US$80 million incentives package passed"
By Energy Storage News
"Minnesota legislature passes $80 million omnibus renewable energy bill"
By Solar Power World
"Minnesota is committed to 100 percent clean energy. An unprecedented amount of federal funding is available. How will it all come together?"
By Sahan Journal
"Minnesota's community solar garden program set for a revamp under proposed legislation"
By The Star Tribune
"Bill could help recycle landfills for use as solar sites"
By Session Daily
"50 states of solar incentives: Minnesota"
By PV Magazine
"With carbon-free law in place, Minnesota Democrats now debating whether to mandate energy storage"
By MinnPost
"What Minnesota's new 100% carbon-free energy law means for the state"
By Solar Reviews
MnSEIA in the News: 2022
"Minnesota solar industry forecasts growth as capacity, consumption continuously climb"
By The Bemidji Pioneer
"Does solar power still work in the depths of winter?"
By InForum News
"Minnesota solar installers say it still takes too long to connect to Xcel’s grid"
By Midwest Energy News
"Mining Minnesota Part of MnSEIA's Great Mineral Debate Keynote"
By WDIO Duluth
"Blue Earth County wins sustainability award for energy project"
By The Free Press
"Minnesota utility wants to expand work on community microgrids"
By Energy News Network
"Sen. Tina Smith touts clean energy during southern Minnesota visit"
By KEYC News Now
"President of Minnesota solar group says new federal investment act should accelerate growth"
By the Star Tribune
"5 changes Minnesotans will likely see from the historic climate bill"
By the Star Tribune
"Minnesota courts hear challenges to use of agricultural land for solar projects"
By Energy News Network
"Biden orders emergency steps to boost U.S. solar production"
By The Star Tribune
"Big solar plans abound for Minnesota — but they have hit economic snags"
By The Star Tribune
"How to avoid ‘bad actors’ in booming solar industry"
By MPR News
"Eagan Rep. Reyer authors solar panel legislation to aid communities"
By Sun Thisweek
"Targeting more green innovation, bill would extend incentives to on-site energy storage"
By Session Daily
"Governor Walz Declares March 2 as ‘Clean Energy Business Day’
By Clean Energy Economy Minnesota
"Solar array on hundreds of acres in Rosemount could help power Pine Bend refinery"
By Star Tribune
"Minnesota regulators want Xcel to cut wait time for connecting solar to its grid"
By Energy News Network
"Improving interconnection timelines: The need for data and enforcement"
By PV Magazine
MnSEIA in the News: 2021
"Software entrepreneur funds solar projects in Minneapolis"
By the Star Tribune
"Community Solar is Primed for Energy Storage"
By Solar Builder
"Sustainable: Diversity a key to growing the clean energy industry"
By Finance & Commerce
"Why a Koch-owned refinery is joining Minnesota’s solar industry trade group"
By Energy News Network
"Minnesota solar installer bankruptcies leave unfinished projects, calls for better oversight"
By Energy News Network
"Long waits to connect to Xcel’s grid are stalling Minnesota solar projects"
By Energy News Network
"The Iron Range may soon be home to one of the largest solar panel manufacturing facilities in the country"
By MinnPost
"St. Anthony: Solar power is glowing in Minnesota"
By The Star Tribune
"Eden Prairie's C.H. Robinson sees big opportunity in green energy"
By The Star Tribune
"New state funding puts solar on the curriculum for Minnesota schools"
By Energy News Network
"Minnesota energy bill provision offers $31M for solar"
By Finance&Commerce
"Solar panels can save homeowners money, but some HOAs bar installation. Lawmakers are trying to change that."
By MinnPost
"St. Charles farmer says solar is 'the right thing to do'"
By the Post Bulletin
"Minnesota solar leader reflects on state policies that set table for growth"
BY Energy News Network
"Grid congestion caps Minnesota town’s rooftop solar ambitions"
By Energy News Network
"Community solar surge strains Minnesota’s interconnection queue"
By Energy News Network
"County boundaries become barriers for community solar in Minnesota"
By Energy News Network
"Advocates Fear Cut in Minn. Solar Rate Could Slow Growth"
BY RTO Insider
"Homeowners associations still a barrier for some would-be solar customers"
By Energy News Network
"Rosemount refinery put out bids for its own large solar plant"
By the Star Tribune
"State regulators fine Xcel Energy $1M over dispute with solar developers"
By the Star Tribune
"Minnesota's solar trade tested, but not bowed, by 2020"
By the Star Tribune
"Renewable-energy tax credits extended under pandemic stimulus package"
By The Star Tribune
MnSEIA in the News: 2020
"State board looks at solar on closed landfills"
By Finance&Commerce
"Minnesota grants will prioritize projects that pair EV charging with solar panels"
By Energy News Network
"Red Lake Nation uses crowdfunding to bet big on solar energy"
By The Middletown Press
"Solar industry-Xcel flap won't dim long-term growth of Minnesota industry"
By The Star Tribune
"Minnesota solar developers fault Xcel for delays in their projects"
By The Star Tribune
"Updated grid maps will offer Minnesota developers more detail on congestion, opportunity"
By Energy News Network
"Experts Forum: How to make solar work for commercial property"
By Finance&Commerce
"Solar installers say they’re waiting too long for Xcel Energy grid connections"
By Energy News Network
"Minnesota's community solar maintains growth amid challenges"
By Fairfield Citizen
"Sustainable: Solar projects advance despite clean-job losses"
By Finance&Commerce
"In Minnesota, community solar maintains growth despite challenges"
By Energy News Network
"IPS grows hotter in a cool economy this year"
By The Star Tribune
"Rep. Long’s $15M solar proposal approved"
By The Southwest Journal
"Legislation directs $46M to Prairie Island band for first-in-Minnesota Energy Project"
By The Star Tribune
"For clean energy groups, solar rebate funds are legislative consolation prize"
By Energy News Network
"MINNESOTA RESEARCHER STUDIES HOW RURAL CO-OPS CAN BUILD SOLAR CAPACITY"
BY ENERGY NEWS Network
"ON MINNESOTA ROOFTOPS, ‘ESSENTIAL’ WORK CONTINUES FOR SOLAR INSTALLERS"
BY ENERGY NEWS Network
"NEW SUBURBAN SOLAR PROJECTS PART OF WAVE OF NEW PROJECTS IN MINNESOTA"
BY THE STAR TRIBUNE
"MINNESOTA'S NEW BUILDING SAFETY CODE WILL SQUEEZE RESIDENTIAL ROOF INSTALLERS"
BY ENERGY NEWS Network
"MINNESOTA SOLAR INDUSTRY SAYS PANDEMIC INCREASES PRESSURE FOR NEW LEGISLATION"
BY ENERGY NEWS Network
"Minnesota homeowners out thousands of dollars after second solar installer fails in two years"
By the Star Tribune
"Governor Walz declares March 4 as 'Clean Energy Business Day"
By Center for Energy and Environment
"Solar projects shoot up in US Midwest farm belt"
By New Energy Update
MnSEIA in the News: 2019
"Minnesota solar installers expect new standard to streamline interconnection"
By Energy News Network
"National Solar Trade Group Adds Minnesota to Growing Affiliate Network"
By SEIA
"Minnesota Solar Energy Industries Association now a formal SEIA affiliate"
By Solar Power World
"Minnesota ‘value of solar’ compromise likely to boost community solar payments"
By Energy News Network
"Xcel Energy seeks changes as ‘value of solar’ rate spike looms in Minnesota"
By Energy News Network
"Solar Of The North: Great Lakes states embrace PV"
By Electrical Contractor
"Minnesota legislators propose changes to solar garden program, EV rebates"
By the Star Tribune
"Solar panels on schools: Not everyone agrees it’s such a bright idea"
By MinnPost
"Will Minnesota’s 100% clean energy mandate get through the senate?"
By PV Magazine
"Minnesota credit unions roll out residential solar loan program"
By Energy News Network
"Supersized solar in the Midwest"
By PV Magazine
"Xcel Energy, others push changes to state's community solar program"
By MPR News
"Clean energy groups say Minnesota utilities hide public data as trade secrets"
By Energy News Network
"Minnesota study finds it cheaper to curtail solar than to add storage"
By Utility Dive
"Rate decrease didn’t stop Minnesota’s community solar growth in 2018"
By Energy News Network
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