The Energy Choice Act would prohibit bans on energy products and services (NFIB)
Feds offer tax credit for high efficiency wood and pellet stoves (Northern News Now)
Trump administration delays implementation of Biden-era appliance efficiency rules (The Hill)
Minneapolis City Council considers raising power bill fees to fund eco-friendly improvements (Sahan Journal)
Reversal of US energy agenda sparks friction between states (South Dakota News)
Canadian province leader threatens to cut off energy to 3 US states, imposes 25% surcharge (USA Today)
The Trump administration restores Minnesota’s access to federal funding under the Inflation Reduction Act and bipartisan infrastructure law for a sweeping $200 million climate and emission-reduction plan. (Star Tribune)
Wisconsin sales tax ends on residential electricity, natural gas (The Center Square)
Starting today, Wisconsin residents will no longer pay state sales taxes on electric and gas bills as leaders pursue options to keep rates affordable. (The Center Square)
Wisconsin utilities say they need to charge customers more to pay for investments in clean energy, but experts and advocates say rate hikes are also increasing energy burdens on low-income residents. (Cap Times)
Small business owners explain why banning gas stoves isn't for everyone - Northwoods Stove & Fireplace owners Brian and Holly Duffy argue small, rural towns can't afford to rid of gas appliances (Fox News) - Thank you to the Duffy's, NCHPBA members!
Cost, reliability of electricity questioned by Nebraska legislative committee (Nebraska Public Media)
North Dakota sues Interior over Biden fossil fuel development plan (E&E News)
Reversal of US energy agenda sparks friction between states (South Dakota News)
North and South Dakota Protect Energy Choice (NPGA)
The Inflation Reduction Act Delivers Affordable Clean Energy for South Dakota (WhiteHouse.gov)
Iowa City’s electric buses struggle with winter weather (ABC)
Adapt DSM climate action plan moves forward through Des Moines City Council (KCCI)
Alliant Energy requests rate increase for both gas and electric customers in Iowa (KCCI)
Whitmer signs package to push Michigan to 100% clean energy by 2040 (NBC News)
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