Minnesota Regulators Trash 100% Law 🏭🔥🌲
Earlier this month, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) decided that burning trash and wood to generate electricity can now be considered as a carbon-free energy source. This controversial decision goes against the plain wording of MN’s 100% carbon-free energy law and the legislature’s vision. This is a huge step backwards for Minnesota’s energy transition, opening the door for polluting sources of electricity masquerading as “carbon free.” But CURE and our allies, including the Zero Burn Coalition, will continue to fight to defend the true vision of the 100% Law.
2026 Minnesota Legislative Preview 🏛️
On February 17th, the Minnesota legislature kicks off year two of the 2025-2026 Biennium. From responsible data center policy to defending bedrock environmental laws, CURE is gearing up for a session sure to be interesting. Join us on Monday, February 9th, at 6:30 pm for a 2026 MN Legislative Session Preview Webinar. Register today!
CURE petitions for reconsideration of MN Power private equity takeover 🤔🔎
Documents recently obtained under the Data Practices Act show that MN Power employees were taking part in discussions about the proposed Hermantown data center for more than a year, but did not disclose that to regulators overseeing the sale of the utility. CURE has petitioned the MN Public Utilities Commission to reconsider the sale of MN Power to private equity interests following these new revelations.
Suggested Read: Group says Minnesota Power too coy about Hermantown data center, Duluth News Tribune
Northlanders: Join us in Duluth on Friday, January 30th to learn more about the MN Power sale, its impacts, and what we can do now.
Commit to Caucus with CURE 🏡 🇺🇸
Minnesota’s precinct caucuses are coming up on Tuesday, February 3rd at 7pm. Commit to caucus with CURE and help advance protections for our communities around data center development and a zero-waste future. Learn more!
