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• Group targets ban on new nuclear plants
  A new group is gearing up to try to repeal Minnesota's moratorium on new nuclear power plants. The moratorium was put in place 15 years ago.August 13, 2009
• Minnesota Power to seek rate hike
  Minnesota Power says it will seek to increase its electric rates next year.August 6, 2009
• Southern Minnesota ethanol plant sold
  The Janesville ethanol plant in southern Minnesota has been sold and could be fully operational by October.August 5, 2009
• Wind turbine noise concerns prompt investigation
  Wind farms are rapidly expanding across the Midwest, and a growing number of residents who live near the wind turbines are complaining about noise.August 4, 2009
• U.S. energy secretary in Rochester, talking renewables
  The nation's energy secretary used a union hall in Rochester this Monday to continue his push for renewable energy.August 3, 2009
• Big Stone II plant inches toward final approval
  Five power companies will decide this fall whether to move forward on the proposed $1.6 billion Big Stone II power plant, which has been the subject of heated debate over whether it's necessary, and how much pollution it would cause.July 29, 2009
• Minnesota students create 'super' hybrid cars
  Students at six Minnesota technical colleges have spent their summer converting gas/electric hybrid cars into plug-in hybrids, dramatically increasing their fuel economy.July 23, 2009
• Minn. gets $5M for efficient appliance rebates
  U.S. Energy Secretary Steven Chu announced Tuesday that Minnesota will receive up to $5 million in federal funding to encourage residents to purchase energy efficient appliances.July 14, 2009
• Public meetings being held to discuss CenterPoint rate increase
  CenterPoint Energy customers will have an opportunity to voice their opinions about proposed rate increases at public hearings this month.July 13, 2009
• More consumers explore using home-based wind turbines
  U.S. sales of home-based wind turbines increased almost 80 percent last year, to more than 10,000 units. However, the machines don't always work as advertised.July 10, 2009
• Minn. regulators approve Xcel long-term plan
  Minnesota regulators have signed off on Xcel Energy's plan for the future, which could include expanding generation capacity and storage at one of its nuclear power plants.July 10, 2009
• Minnesota greenhouse using own biomass for energy savings
  An award-winning farm and greenhouse business in southeastern Minnesota is using its agricultural waste to heat its facilities.July 9, 2009
• Minn. tribe to dedicate wind turbine plant
  The Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe is investing in a new type of wind turbine designed for use by homes and businesses.July 9, 2009
• Wisconsin regulators to vote on Minnesota wind farm
  Wisconsin regulators plan to vote Thursday on a Madison-based utility's plans to build a massive wind farm in southern Minnesota.July 8, 2009
• Safety drills this week at Monticello nuclear plant
  Several hundred emergency responders will descend on Monticello this week for a routine safety drill at Xcel Energy's nuclear power plant.July 7, 2009

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