Commerce: rising distribution costs and federal tax‑credit changes could raise Minnesota utility bills Department of Commerce warned the committee that growing distribution-system investment, the end of some federal clean‑energy tax credits and rising gas export prices could push Minnesota utility bills higher even as generation costs from wind and solar remain low.

Minnesota's utility bills could surge as rising distribution costs and federal tax-credit changes loom over the energy landscape—are you prepared for the impact?

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Minnesota lawmakers discuss safety training bill for underground utility workers Legislators examine proposed bill reducing training requirements for gas and telecom workers.

Minnesota lawmakers are debating a controversial bill that could reduce safety training for underground utility workers, raising alarm over potential public risks amid increasing gas leaks and utility damages.

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