Hurricane Helene shows we need to go carbon free
On Thursday, September 26, as the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission was meeting to decide the direction of the carbon free standard in Minnesota, Hurricane Helene was barreling towards Florida, to…
Carbon Free Means Carbon Free
On Thursday, September 26, 2024 the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) will be making some key decisions about implementing Minnesota’s 100% clean energy standard – including what types of electricity…
The Inflation Reduction Act Turns 2
It’s been exactly two years since Congress passed the most comprehensive climate change response bill in U. S. history. Named The Inflation Reduction Act in an effort to give coal-baron…
MNIPL, ActionAid USA, and Justice is Global host the first United States Climate Reparations Camp!
Summer camp is back! While this one won’t be a Youth N’Power-hosted camp, some representatives from the Youth N’Power Network, as well as 20+ other participants from around the country,…
2024 Legislative Session Update: Sara’s Takeaways
The second year of the biennium always flies by. MNIPL started with a solid list of priorities this year. → Requiring state pensions to consider systemic risks like climate change…
2024 Legislative Session Update: Permitting Reform
While MNIPL strongly supports permitting reforms that streamline processes for clean energy like wind and solar, we had significant concerns about reforms that might weigh in favor of fossil fuel…
Climate Justice and Indigenous Rights: A Jewish Opportunity to Rise & Repair
The Rise & Repair Coalition has been planning for the 2024 Legislative Session for months now, with a focus on protecting and promoting Indigenous rights and fighting for climate justice…
Minnesota’s Green Bank Starts Its Work
by Juventino Meza, J.D. MNCIFA names Board In 2023, Minnesota Interfaith Power and Light led the efforts with partners across the state to pass the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority…
