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• 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
• North Dakota power company getting $100M in federal stimulus
  North Dakota-based Basin Electric Power Cooperative will get $100 million in federal stimulus money to capture carbon dioxide emissions.July 1, 2009
• Drop in foreign oil prices resulting in drop in ethanol sales
  Minnesota has more ethanol, or E-85, gas stations than any other state, and with the fall in the price of foreign oil it means sales of ethanol have dropped.July 1, 2009
• U of M students build solar house for international competition
  This summer, a group of University of Minnesota students are using what they've learned about architecture, design and energy to build a solar-powered house from the ground up.June 30, 2009
• East St. Paul supermarket earns environmental honor
  The U.S. Green Building Council has awarded a new Cub Foods store on St. Paul's East Side with a LEED Gold status rating for its environmentally sustainable design.June 25, 2009

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