Minneapolis utility fight ends with unique clean-energy deal

Midwest Energy News: The two investor-owned utilities serving Minneapolis are expected to reach a historic first-in-the-nation agreement today that will pave the way for a cleaner energy system in the city.

Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy, which provide electricity and natural gas to the city, have signed on to a “clean energy partnership” with Minneapolis calling for creation of a board of public and utility officials to push for energy efficiency and renewable energy programs. A separate committee will oversee progress on reducing carbon emissions.

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