December 18th public hearing for Saint Paul’s Climate Action Resilience Plan
Saint Paul 350 and the general public will be at City Hall on December 18th for a hearing on the Climate Action and Resilience Plan. The hearing will start at …
The Struggle Against Emerald Ash Borer in Minnesota
What is the history of Minnesota’s problem with Emerald Ash Borer? What have the state’s municipalities done to try to reduce the problem? Learn more here: http://www.startribune.com/cities-struggle-to-stay-ahead-of-emerald-ash-borer-s-rapid-spread/563454422/#2
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 …
Xcel Energy’s rate increases
Xcel Energy is planning to raise energy costs by 15.2% over the next 3 years to raise money for renewable energy projects. Read more about the plan and Minnesotans’ reactions …
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 …
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 …