May 03, 2010 - Office of Energy Security recommends smaller rate increase for Xcel Energy's natural gas operations

April 22, 2010 - Earth Day: It's Easy to Conserve Energy

March 10, 2010 - The number of Minnesota homes weatherized under the federal Weatherization Assistance Program increased nearly 18 percent in February, according to new figures from the Minnesota Department of Commerce's Office of Energy Security (OES).

March 02, 2010 - The response to the Trade-In and Save Appliance Rebate Program was overwhelming and the program is now fully subscribed.

March 01, 2010 - The Minnesota Department of Commerce's Office of Energy Security (OES) today recommended that Minnesota Power's proposed rate increase be reduced by 65 percent.

February 24, 2010 - Minnesota Consumers Can Soon Reserve Appliance Rebates

February 08, 2010 - The Minnesota Department of Commerce's Office of Energy Security (OES) today announced that it has signed a contract to provide $5 million in seed money to the St. Paul Port Authority to create a revolving loan fund for energy efficiency improvements in commercial and industrial buildings.

January 21, 2010 - The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) today announced Minnesota has received $11.6 million in federal emergency contingency funds for its Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP).

January 19, 2010 - The Minnesota Department of Commerce (DOC) today announced Minnesota has received an additional $34.9 million in federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funds for the Minnesota Energy Assistance Program (EAP).

January 11, 2010 - The Minnesota Department of Commerce will temporarily waive the requirement that #1 diesel fuel be blended with 5 percent biodiesel (B5).