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Sept. 19, 2007: Governor Forms Energy Policy Committee

Governor Hoeven formed an energy policy committee to increase North Dakota's energy production and take better advantage of renewable energy.

The Forum
Governor Forms Energy Policy Committee
Associated Press
Sept. 19, 2007
http://www.in-forum.com/News/articles/178602  ...read more »

Aug. 17, 2007: Decision Favors Power Lines but Opponents Say “Judges Got it Wrong”

A coalition of renewable energy and environmental groups say two Minnesota administrative law judges ‘got it wrong’ when they ruled Wednesday the Big Stone II Power Plant should be allowed to extend power lines into Minnesota from the plant at Big Stone City, South Dakota.

GREATER DAKOTA NEWS SERVICE
Aug. 17, 2007  ...read more »

Aug. 2, 2007: NorthWestern Seeks Hike in Rates

Rate increases by NorthWestern Energy, a South Dakota-based utility, aims to raise prices for homeowners in Montana,Nebraska and South Dakota.

Argus Leader
NorthWestern Seeks Hike in Rates
By Staff and Wire Reports
Aug. 2, 2007
http://www.argusleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070802/BUSINESS/...  ...read more »

July 31, 2007: Two Energy Companies Square Off Over Iron Range Power Plant

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission is deciding the fate of coal gasification power plant in Minnesota's Iron Range. Xcel Energy does not want to purchase the power, and many Minnesotans are raising concern over dirty fuels.

Minnesota Public Radio
Two Energy Companies Square Off Over Iron Range Power Plant
By Bob Kelleher
July 31, 2007  ...read more »

July 27, 2007: Illinois Utility Rate Relief Passes

The Illinois Legislature passed an electric rate relief package for customers who paid increased rates. Now Governor Blagojevich must sign it.

Post-Dispatch
Illinois Utility Rate Relief Passes
By Kevin McDermott
July 27, 2007
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/illinoisnews/story/43C...  ...read more »

Update to Illinois Electric Rate Deal

Electric rate legislation is continuing to be pushed through in Illinois. Now it falls on Governor Blagojevich's lap. Click on the link for more details.

Post-Dispatch
Illinois Utility Rate Relief Passes
By Kevin McDermott
July 27, 2007
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/illinoisnews/story/43C...  ...read more »

March 31, 2007: Good Question: Paper Or Plastic?

Which option is truly best for energy-savings: paper or plastic?

WCCO
Good Question: Paper Or Plastic?
Reporting with Ben Tracy
March 31, 2007
http://www.wcco.com/video/?id=25476@wcco.dayport.com  ...read more »