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).

October 28, 2009 - The Minnesota Department of Commerce announced today that the state will receive $108 million in federal funds for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the 2009-2010 winter heating season.

October 21, 2009 - Study: More generation, transmission needed to meet Minnesota's future energy needs

October 12, 2009 - With our first taste of winter arriving earlier than expected, Governor Tim Pawlenty is reminding families who are having trouble paying their heating bills to contact their local utility company right away.

October 01, 2009 - MN Department of Commerce And Builders Association of Minnesota Launch Project ReEnergize Area Homeowners Can Earn Up To $4,000 Rebate for Energy Efficiency Upgrades

July 16, 2009 - Feds recognize Minnesota's leadership role in wind energy by awarding grant to Honeywell

June 26, 2009 - Time period for processing applications for energy assistance ends July 2.