Inspiration: 5 engaging youth-led organizations to follow on social media
“Young people run the world, or at least they should,” says Global Citizen Impact, and we agree! As we celebrate the UN’s International Youth Day this week, we’d like to …
Inspiration: 7 inspiring Indigenous American activist accounts to follow on Instagram
The easiest way to learn what most concerns any marginalized group is to listen to what they tell you, and how lucky are we to have social media to make …
Inspiration: Here’s what a good LGBTQ+ ally looks like
Credit: Aiden Craver, Unsplash “Being a good LGBTQ+ ally isn’t so much about slapping rainbow branding onto a product as it is amplifying queer life experiences,” according to this piece in …
Register for a GreenStep Cities 10-year anniversary celebration
On January 8th, 2020 GreenStep Cities will be hosting simultaneous celebrations in Saint Paul and a number of other Minnesota cities for their 10th anniversary. Learn more about an event …
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 …
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 …
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 …