Community Power on Xcel’s Integrated Resource Plan
Take a look at these graphics from Community Power about some of the faults with Xcel’s IRP: It’s important to stay informed as a consumer. Xcel is accepting comments on …
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What does it actually take to be carbon neutral?
In a recent article, the Star Tribune profiled Copenhagen’s attempts to decrease carbon emissions on a personal and city-wide scale. Their practices are attainable and compelling. For example, Copenhagen’s government …
Video Stories About Food Sovereignty in the US
These videos, taken from the US Food Sovereignty Alliance’s 2018 Conference, showcase food sovereignty concerns from around the US. From the organizations website: “These films explore issues of farm justice, …
New food scraps (organics recycling) sites open in Maplewood, New Brighton, Roseville, Vadnais Heights
If you’ve ever wanted to recycle your food scraps or other organic materials but haven’t known how or where, Ramsey County provides tons of helpful information on this topic. The …
Learn more about Villa del Sol, an affordable housing development that embraces energy efficiency
The Neighborhood Development Alliance (NeDA) is a Saint Paul based real estate developer participated in Xcel Energy’s Design Assistance Program, which is open to all large-scale developers looking to make …
Fresh Energy’s statement on the new Xcel Energy plan
The goals of Xcel Energy’s Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) are mostly consistent with Fresh Energy MN’s goals: 80% reduction in carbon use by 2030, 100% reduction by 2050, and elimination …
New 2020 Guide for Successful City Green Teams Now Available
Sustainability Commission. Energy and Environmental Committee. Conservation Commission. GreenStep Core Group. Whatever you call them, effective Green Teams are often at the center of GreenStep successes. And now there is a guide to …
Cleaning the Streets before the snow flies
Here’s a wonderful article from Clean Water MN https://www.cleanwatermn.org/cleaning-the-streets-before-the-snow-flies/ that covers all the problems with litter and ways the community can help and features Litter Be Gone and Elliot Park cleanups, the …