Department of Commerce

Xcel Energy should follow Indiana utility in keeping coal plants open longer

May 11, 2022 by Isaac Orr

An Indiana electric company has announced they will delay the closure of two units at a coal-fired power plant because of an investigation by the U.S. Department of Commerce of the…

May 11, 2022 by Isaac Orr

Energy & Environment

After making energy more expensive, Minnesota increases energy assistance payments

November 18, 2021 by Isaac Orr

The state of Minnesota is increasing energy assistance payments to households this year in the wake of rising energy bills. But this is only treating the symptoms of the bad…

November 18, 2021 by Isaac Orr

Energy & Environment

Analysis Of Line 3 By Commerce Department Was Unbelievably Shortsighted

June 28, 2018 by Isaac Orr

The Minnesota Department of Commerce was unbelievably shortsighted when it said a new Line 3 wasn't needed. Click here to find out why.

June 28, 2018 by Isaac Orr