We’re at a crossroads over the future of our energy system—a decision with far-reaching consequences both globally and right here in our rural communities. Rural areas have a unique chance to lead the clean energy transition, potentially sparking a new era of rural prosperity and environmental renewal. Realizing this vision requires local input, real investment, and a commitment to ensuring rural communities see direct benefits from clean energy. We can’t let the same forces that built our outdated, polluting energy system dictate how—or if—we move to a fairer one. CURE is fighting for a resilient energy future that truly serves people and planet.
What's Possible & What Was Lost
Energy & Innovation Press Releases
MN PUC Greenlights Private Equity Takeover of Minnesota Power
Today, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) unanimously approved the sale of ALLETE, the parent company of Minnesota Power, to two private equity investors, the
Erik Hatlestad honored for vital work on rural clean energy & electric co-ops
Last week, CURE’s Director of Rural Cooperative Energy, Erik Hatlestad, was named to the 2025 Grist50 list for his work on rural clean energy and
Protect Minnesotans and the environment, reject the BlackRock buyout of Minnesota Power
Minnesota PUC must put public interest first by denying private equity greed The final comment period closed for the proposed private equity acquisition of ALLETE,
Energy & Innovation Blog Posts
What’s the deal with the Summit CO2 pipeline?
Back in April, we reported the big news out of South Dakota that would seem to strike a fatal blow to Summit Carbon Solutions’ multi-state,
Why the ALLETE/MN Power Acquisition Settlement Fails the Public Interest Test
Re: In the Matter of the Petition of Minnesota Power for the Acquisition of ALLETE by Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and Global Infrastructure Partners, Docket
Curtain Call
End of the 2025 Special Session This is the fourth and final CURE Legislative update of the 2025 Session. Check out our previous updates here: Keeping
The Show Must Go On
A Brief Update on CURE’s priorities at the end of the Regular Legislative Session This is the third CURE Legislative update of 2025. Stay tuned
South Dakota regulators reject Summit’s CO2 pipeline permit
MN PUC declines to reconsider CO2 pipeline permit decision for Otter Tail & Wilkin Counties On April 21st, Summit Carbon Solutions—the company proposing to build
Take the Power Back
Why Minnesota Power Should Not Be Privatized ALLETE—a publicly traded energy company headquartered in Duluth MN—announced in May 2024 its plan to be acquired by
