The City of Chaska will host an open house at city council chambers from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 to provide information about the Hometown Wind Power Program.

ST. PAUL, MN, April 16, 2009 — The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MN PUC) has granted the CapX2020 utilities a Certificate of Need to construct three 345-kilovolt electric transmission lines in Minnesota. The three lines will run from Fargo, SD to Monticello, MN; from Hampton, MN  through Rochester, MN to La Crosse, WI; and from Brookings, SD to Hampton, MN.

Hutchinson, MN

Speakers will give an overview of both community-based and farm or small scale operations along with information on what land owners or elected officials need to know about opportunities to be involved.  The seminar is co-sponsored by McLeod For Tomorrow and the Southwest Initiative Foundation.  This event is free and open to the public.

 UPDATE  The Small Wind Turbine Installation Workshop is now full, and registrations will be added to a waiting list in case of cancellations. Contact the Minnesota Renewable Energy Society for more information.

The Office of Energy Security at the Minnesota Department of Commerce is working to move Minnesota toward a sustainable energy future, managing energy assistance funds, advocating in the public interest on energy utility rates and facility siting. We provide information and assistance to residents, builders, utilities, non-profits and policy-makers on home improvements, financial assistance, renewable technologies including wind energy information, policy initiatives, and utility regulations.

Minnesota State Fairgrounds, St. Paul MN - The annual Living Green Expo is a free, family-friendly event that inspires people to lead healthier and more sustainable lives. Minnesota’s largest environmental event, the expo provides real solutions for people to live better, healthier lives with less impact on the environment.

As a part of Xcel Energy’s Community-Based Energy Development (C-BED) program, Xcel Energy is soliciting proposals for Community Based Wind Projects.

Learn more about green collar jobs and construction opportunities! Click here for the brochure (PDF).

The CapX2020 utilities filed a permit on December 29, 2008 for the Brookings County-Hampton 345kV transmission line project at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission.

Sponsored by the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) and their partners, this conference is for everyone interested in being a part of Minnesota's clean energy future - farmers, utility representatives, school staff, local officials, students, business owners and members of any community.