energy

The hub initiative covers Minnesota and four other states.

The project is expected to cost more than $400 million.

Construction could begin next year.

Rochester Public Utilities appears ready to jump into the solar energy market.

Rochester Public Utilities has officially set a goal of meeting all of its energy needs through 100-percent renewable sources by 2030.

The Rochester Public Utilities Board could make a decision Tuesday that may have a profound impact on Rochester's future.

A majority of Rochester Public Utility customers would be willing to pay more for so-called “green energy.”

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The Iowa Utilities Board has approved a wind turbine operation it says will be the nation's largest wind energy project.

Rochester, MN  ( KROC AM News) -  Construction work is expected next year on a major Rochester Public Utilities project.

DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — An Iowa ethanol industry trade group says the state's refineries produced more than 4 billion gallons of the corn-based fuel additive this year, a new record.

Rochester,MN (KROC AM News) -   The Rochester Committee on Urban Design and Environment (CUDE) and the city’s Energy Commission have announced the winners of their annual awards.

Sacramento, CA (AP) - With little time and deep-pocketed opposition from oil interests, Gov. Jerry Brown and legislative Democrats were forced on Wednesday to retreat from their ambitious proposal to address climate change by dropping a key mandate to cut California's petroleum use by 50 percent.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission has approved a certificate of need for the proposed Sandpiper pipeline from North Dakota's Bakken oil fields to Superior, Wisconsin.

ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota regulators have approved a $250 million solar power project that is set to be the biggest in the state.