The Midwestern Clean Fuels Initiative, facilitated by the Great Plains Institute, has released a new report detailing how a successful clean fuels policy for the Midwest should be designed. Continue reading »
GPI to Manage National Sustainable States Network
October 17, 2019 in Communities, News & Press Author: Gail Nosek
Great Plains Institute (GPI) will now manage the national Sustainable States Network, which is working to make action on climate mitigation, resilience, and sustainability the norm for every community. The network connects efforts across 12 states to allow members to share resources, best practices, and collaborate on projects that advance shared goals. Continue reading »
GPI Testifies Before US House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis
September 26, 2019 in Carbon Management Author: Gail Nosek
Carbon capture is a pillar of the Great Plains Institute’s (GPI’s) work. Our carbon management team is focused on realizing the full potential of this suite of technologies as a national energy security, economic, and environmental strategy. To achieve mid-century decarbonization goals, carbon capture projects and infrastructure must be built at a large scale, and in an accelerated timeframe. Continue reading »
Minnesota Department of Transportation Releases Pathways to Decarbonizing Transportation Report
September 18, 2019 in News & Press, Transportation & Fuels Author: Gail Nosek
A new report from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) shows routes to a lower-carbon future for the largest greenhouse gas emitting sector in the state. The Pathways to Decarbonizing Transportation report was created through public input and modeling and outlines recommendations and next steps toward reducing emissions. Continue reading »
National and State Recognitions for Solar Possible Program
July 23, 2019 in Communities, News & Press Author: Gail Nosek
The collaborative Solar Possible program has earned both national and state recognitions for its unique cohort model that helps government entities overcome barriers to solar adoption. Continue reading »
Clean Energy Resource Teams Awarded Program of the Year
July 7, 2019 in Communities, News & Press Author: Gail Nosek
Minnesota’s Southwest Regional Development Commission awarded its 2019 Program of the Year Award to the Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) for their continuous efforts to help residents build and apply clean energy practices across the state. Continue reading »
Behind the Wheel: GPI Electric Vehicle Drivers Share Their Experience on Public Radio
June 19, 2019 in News & Press Author: Gail Nosek
Many of our Great Plains Institute (GPI) staffers have become owners of fully-electric vehicles in recent years. Over the last several months, Minnesota Public Radio shared their stories on air. While there are some common threads in their electric vehicle (EV) experiences, some of the differences might surprise you. Read more below and click the links to hear the audio. Continue reading »
Cities Go to Boot Camp to Overcome Barriers to Renewable Energy Adoption
June 18, 2019 in Communities, Electricity Author: Gail Nosek
When it comes to communities taking action to accelerate sustainability, the peer cohort model is proven to be successful time and time again because it allows people to learn together and learn from each other. To build on that success, the Great Plains Institute (GPI) and the Clean Energy Resources Teams (CERTs) are creating a network of Minnesota cities focused on identifying and overcoming barriers to renewable energy procurement.
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Electrifying the Family Road Trip
June 10, 2019 in Electricity, Transportation & Fuels Author: Gail Nosek
The American Automobile Association (AAA) expects 100 million Americans and more than 50 percent of families to pack up the car for a road trip this summer (even more than last year).
In Minnesota, the popular trip ‘Up North’ to Lake Superior is the first to go fully electric with the Interstate 35 corridor now boasting enough chargers to power any electric vehicle (EV) from the Twin Cities to Duluth. Historic Highway 61, made famous by Bob Dylan’s acoustics, is also now electrified with chargers located near popular recreational and historic stops. Continue reading »
GPI Announces New Partnership with Midwest Energy Research Consortium
May 15, 2019 in Electricity, News & Press Author: Gail Nosek
The Great plains Institue is excited to announce a new partnership with the Midwest Energy Research Consortium (M-WERC) that aims to help prepare the State of Wisconsin to meet energy distribution challenges of the 21st Century. Read the official press release from M-WERC below.
