June 2026 Trivia Answer
Answer: C $34 million
MCEA has been working with Fresh Energy to advocate for the Public Utilities Commission to change the policy. We know that if we want to address climate change that it’s imperative to reduce our use of fossil fuels, including as a home heating source, but this current “free” option keeps better alternatives sidelined by subsidizing new gas connections.
MinnPost reported on the decision in this recent article.
As Amelia Vohs, MCEA’s Climate Program Director said, “MCEA appreciates some of the reporting requirements ordered today but still believes this was the right time to end a policy that facilitates the expansion of the gas system. Ending this policy is a critical first step to address the climate impact of heating our homes and buildings, and we hope the policy is revisited as soon as possible.”