Melissa Hortman chaired the chamber's energy policy committee and authored a law that remained one of her proudest legislative achievements: boosting solar energy in the state.

Inside Clean Energy Community Solar Plays Defense in Minnesota The state is a national leader in subscription-based solar, but Xcel Energy says the program costs too much.

The “solar-coaster” is about to get a little smoother for Minnesota solar installers. State lawmakers this spring extended funding for a rooftop solar rebate program through 2035, bucking a ...

Assembly Bill 942 would drastically reduce financial incentives around legacy home solar panels. The bill, which recently passed the Assembly, is now headed to the State Senate for a vote.

Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan launched her official campaign Thursday for the U.S. Senate, running to succeed retiring Sen. Tina Smith (D-Minn.) in the 2026 election cycle. “Today, I’m ...

Rep. Angie Craig Democratic U.S. Rep. Angie Craig said on Feb. 17 that she is seriously considering running for the seat. "I am giving serious consideration to the open Senate seat in Minnesota ...

The rooftop solar business is a big source of consumer complaints. In Philadelphia and across the country, prosecutors are investigating sales practices and financing arrangements. Now the solar ...

Former VP nominee Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, is exploring running in 2026 for the U.S. Senate seat that Democrat Tina Smith is vacating.

Minneapolis' Paul Wellstone Federal Building houses federal services including housing assistance, worker protections and passport processing.

In somewhat surprising news, Minnesota Democrat Tina Smith announced this morning that she would not be seeking reelection to the U.S. Senate. Smith, while not the most popular incumbent in the ...

Guest Opinion: Minnesota homeowners beware — hidden costs and solar scams on the rise Despite these risks, solar energy remains a valuable tool for reducing energy costs and protecting the ...

AB 942, a bill impacting solar incentives, moves to California Senate. Homeowner concerns rise over potential reduced home values.