2012 January

January 27, 2012 | 2 Comments

If These Walls Could Generate Power

The ever-changing solar market continues to move ahead with enormous strides. While such innovations...

January 19, 2012 | 7 Comments

A New Play on Solar

The launch of new “plug-n-play” solar panels has generated buzz in recent weeks. The manufacturer, C...

January 11, 2012 | No Comments

Debunking Energy Myths, Part III

Every superhero has a nemesis, and I’ve got several to fight! With the many myths and questions you ...

January 6, 2012 | 2 Comments

It’s 2012. So Now What Do I Do With My Old Light Bulbs?

With the stroke of midnight on December 31, 2011, a new dawn of efficiency standards was ushered in....

More Reliable than Google on a Quiz Show

If I were to guess how many times a day I pick up my phone to google something, I would say it easil...

Debunking Energy Myths | Hot Myths and Cool CFLs

Welcome back to another installment of Debunking Energy Myths, where you’ll get the straight scoop o...

The Power of Collaboration

Today when the Energy Innovation Corridor announced that its 21 partners have avoided more than 1.8 ...

Five Reasons to Support the Consumer Renewable Credit

In his recent address to the U.S. House and Subcommittee on Energy and Power, Xcel Energy Inc. Chair...

Power Check | Discover the Energy to Save

When it comes to my home’s energy use, I generally don’t think twice about it until my monthly energ...

Prairie Island Gets an Upgrade

New steam generators for Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Station’s Unit Two are making a long voya...

Nature Valley Bike Festival

Conservation in Your Community Because we live here, too, you can find us at local events supporting...

Central Cooling Buying Tips | Invest Wisely

It seems like a just a few weeks ago, Minnesotans were experiencing snow. This week, you might be re...

Five Ways Saver’s Switch® is Better than Fido

Last year my Saver’s Switch article, “I Call Them Peak Day Partners” was well received. From outlini...

Wind Energy Infographic

In 2012, Windsource® sold its 1 billionth kilowatt-hour of wind energy in Minnesota. What can a bill...