Minneapolis looks to fund climate action through minor hike in gas and energy bills
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Anyone getting gas and electricity service in Minneapolis will see an estimated one dollar increase in their bills come next year. The money from the slight hike is meant to go towards helping people weatherize their homes and programs to reduce carbon emissions. It’s a part of the city’s Climate Legacy Initiative and officials say it will raise an additional $10 million each year starting in 2024 for climate action. Dave Orrick wrote about the plan for the Star Tribune and broke it down on Climate Cast.
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