“Paying for wind we don’t need, can’t use and can’t sell” Taxpayers already pay a high price to subsidize wind energy through billions in federal grants, loan guarantees and tax credits that prop up the “windustry”. Now the bill for state renewable energy mandates is coming due with hundreds of thousands of Minnesota electric co-op and utility customers picking up the tab. Going green cost rural …
Archives for April 2012
FFM Bulletin 4/11/12
Serious Energy in serious trouble The California-based company formerly known as Serious Materials is in “serious trouble” according to industry sources. You might recall reading about Serious Materials/Serious Energy in a previous e-update. Two years ago, they were the focus of a Freedom Foundation of Minnesota (FFM) “crony capitalism” investigative report. …
Refunds Ordered for Utility Customers Gouged by Unpopular Environmentalist Energy Plan
Politically correct natural gas pilot program was focus of FFM investigation ST. PAUL, MN—Thousands of CenterPoint Energy ratepayers will receive refunds after being overcharged on their heating bills under an experimental natural gas pricing system unveiled in 2010 by Minnesota environmental groups and state regulators. The politically correct pricing program--designed to penalize …