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Dec 20, 20242 min read
Discover How Your Purchases Shape Politics: The Power of Goods Unite Us
Every dollar you spend speaks louder than you think. Let’s ensure our dollars reflect our values and create more transparency.


Oct 7, 20242 min read
The ‘Forgotten Greenhouse Gas’ - Time to Act on Nitrous Oxide Emissions
Discover why nitrous oxide, the 'forgotten greenhouse gas,' is gaining attention as emissions rise.


Aug 16, 20243 min read
What is the Mysterious IRA Program Money?
$4.3 billion in federal grants from the Inflation Reduction Act is set to cut U.S. emissions by nearly 1 billion metric tons through 2050.

Aug 13, 20245 min read
2024 U.S. Presidential Race: A Comparative Overview of Nominees
Here’s a balanced summary of the key positions held by the Democratic and Republican nominees and their running mates for 2024.

Jul 15, 20242 min read
The Biden Clean Energy Boom: A New Era for Renewable Energy in America
How has the I.R.A. revolutionized America's clean energy landscape?

Jul 11, 20243 min read
Sustainable Stillwater MN Signs On to Support the 100% Carbon-Free Law
SSMN is supporting a truly clean and equitable energy future by ensuring Minnesota's 100% Carbon Free Law lives up to its promise.


Jul 4, 20243 min read
Overhauling Recycling in Minnesota
Discover how Minnesota's groundbreaking recycling legislation could reshape daily life for Stillwater residents and businesses.


Apr 18, 20242 min read
Leading the Charge: Biden Administration's Funding Boosts Sustainable Industrial Practices
How the Biden administration's $6 billion funding for factory decarbonization is sparking a sustainable revolution.


Feb 5, 20242 min read
Minnesota's People Over Parking Act Creates a More Sustainable Urban Landscape
Minnesota's People Over Parking Act: Breaking barriers, fostering sustainability. How parking reforms connect to climate action.

May 24, 20231 min read
What the IRA Means for Contractors and Electrification
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), signed into law in August 2022, includes $200 million in electrification and energy efficiency contractor

Feb 23, 20238 min read
Executive orders call for a transition to 100 percent carbon-free electricity
Looking ahead to the rest of 2023, I’m wondering which states are most likely to join the 100 percent club with new laws. I asked a bunch of


Feb 22, 20232 min read
Governor Walz Signs Bill Moving Minnesota to 100 Percent Clean Energy by 2040
On Feb. 7 Governor Tim Walz, alongside legislators, labor, and environmental advocates at the St. Paul Regional Labor Center. signed into la


Sep 9, 20222 min read
Inflation Reduction Act Delivers Affordable Clean Energy for Minnesota
It will lower energy costs for households and businesses, create manufacturing jobs for American workers, and deliver a clean, secure, and h


Nov 23, 20212 min read
Is It Getting Hot in Here or Is It Just Me?
Looking out the window at the bright green grass of Thanksgiving of 2021 in Stillwater, it’s evident climate change is upon us. The news fro


Oct 8, 20214 min read
SD39 Lawmakers Voting Record on Climate/Energy in 2021
Sustainable Stillwater MN values civic engagement and believe it’s our duty to inform you about the status of legislation that could directl
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