I’m really happy Sasha has joined us!

Great transparency from Tim Pawlenty with us today in confirming GOP officials in DC approached him multiple times about running for Tina Smith's Senate seat, but Pawlenty says he believes his politics no longer align with the party. audacy.com/podcast/chad-h…

We weren’t able to get tickets to Farm Aid, but we saw Bonnie Raitt and Jimmy Vaughn at the Ledge instead — excellent consolation prize!

A 350 mile 2.1 GW underground HVDC line in railroad rights of way got its last needed approval. With a 10' corridor, the project ... is eligible for the Army Corps’ Nationwide Permit program, which has a 6 to 9 month permit review process, Rajan said. utilitydive.com/news/soo-green…

Interesting view. BNEF using EIA data compares expected and realized planned capacity thru '27. Gas has an uptick but it's not vertical by any means (might partially be due to the existing expected retirements that will proceed dampening the impact of new gas entering service).

It’s National Co-op Month! Electric cooperatives don’t just provide power—we provide power with purpose. Thank you to our members for making the co-op difference possible! Learn more about the cooperative difference by visiting the link in the comments.

Microsoft datacenter lead on what we need to build next-gen data centers. The overarching theme is "chip to grid systems thinking" - treating the entire infrastructure stack as an integrated system rather than isolated components. -New distribution technology that can handle

Today, the MN_PUC approved the ALLETE, Inc. acquisition with conditions to protect customers, including $50M in bill credits, low-income support, and oversight measures. See details👇🏻👇🏻 content.govdelivery.com/bulletins/gd/M…

The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission today approved the sale of ALLETE, the parent company of Minnesota Power, marking a critical step forward for energy reliability, affordability, and public accountability in the state.

CGA releases statement on MN PUC's approval of the Allete acquisition cleangridalliance.org/press/122/clea…

LIUNA MN & ND is proud to help bring billions in investment to NE Minn. to finance badly-needed infrastructure upgrades for Minnesota Power -- creating good union jobs while ensuring availability of reliable, affordable and increasingly carbon-free electricity. startribune.com/private-equity…

Stakeholders Demand Answers on Repeat MISO South Capacity Advisories //www.rtoinsider.com/116191-stakeholders-demand-answers-repeat-miso-south-capacity-advisories/

Craig Lawrence Your regular reminder that marginal costs for electricity are very low and do not reflect the actual cost of producing electricity. It is true that retail electricity prices do not go down, and that has mostly to do with commodity and labor prices.

Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” — John 14:27

Energy demand is growing faster than energy production, which is why an “all-of-the-above” energy strategy is needed. Wind energy works well for the Midwest. Omaha receives 40% of its energy from wind. wsj.com/politics/polic…

The real solution to our nation’s energy challenges is an all-of-the-above approach that is collaborative, pragmatic, and focused on finding common ground, a philosophy that would do well to carry over into politics. washingtontimes.com/news/2025/sep/…

Today’s Northland Reliability Project groundbreaking ceremony brought together energy leaders and state partners to celebrate the start of a transformative transmission line. Speakers from Great River Energy, Minnesota Power, MISO, the Minnesota Department of Commerce, and the

“If the cancellation stands, it is a huge missed opportunity in creating a more reliable, stable grid and keeping ratepayer costs low,” Beth Soholt, ⁦Clean Grid Alliance⁩ startribune.com/energy-industr…