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TELL Governor Walz: Protect MN’s 100% Carbon Free Energy Law
In 2023, Minnesota passed landmark legislation that commits its energy system to running on “carbon free” electricity by the year 2040. The legislation contains compromises and “off ramps” for small utilities should they have a hard time complying, but the essential definition of “carbon free” is very clear: “‘Carbon-free’ means a technology that generates electricity
CURE petitions for reconsideration of Minnesota Power private equity takeover
Revelations about undisclosed data center project in utility’s territory raises community concerns On December 30, 2025, CURE formally petitioned the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to reassess its approval of the sale of ALLETE, the parent company of Minnesota Power, to two private equity investors—the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP) and Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP/BackRock), a subsidiary of BlackRock, the world’s
In the Know 🏢 + What Now? ⚡+ What can you do? 🤍 + It’s a Wrap
Be in the Know: Data Centers Webinar Series Hyperscale data centers are a major concern for Minnesotans. CURE’s Data Center webinar series will help you get up to speed on key issues, including Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs), energy, water, environmental review, community benefit agreements, and more, so you can speak up for yourself and your neighbors.
Keep Minnesota Families Safe & Warm
As temperatures drop, many vulnerable Minnesotans face rising heating bills. Meanwhile, a major source of assistance, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), was halted by the federal government shutdown. CURE took decisive action to call on the Walz administration to act—building an alliance of organizations and asking you to use your voice too! Now, the administration is listening. And CURE
Webinar series: Data Centers – The 800 Megawatt Gorilla in the Room
Hyperscale data centers are a major concern for Minnesotans across the state. Whether or not a hyperscale data center is proposed for your community, people still have questions and concerns. CURE’s upcoming webinar series will help you get up to speed on key issues, including Nondisclosure Agreements (NDAs), energy, water, environmental review, community benefit agreements,
Gov. Walz: Protect Minnesota Families from LIHEAP Suspension
Winter is setting in across Minnesota. At the same time, thousands of Minnesotans are at risk of not being able to afford to keep the heat on because the federal government shutdown has halted funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). A CURE-led coalition of 18 organizations from around Minnesota, have sent
