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Minneapolis council raises gas and electric franchise fees to fund weatherization and clean-energy programs
Summary
The council voted to increase city franchise fees on gas and electric utilities to raise more local funding for weatherization, energy-efficiency and climate initiatives after a contentious debate about burden on low-income households. Both ordinances passed 10–3.
On Dec. 11 the Minneapolis City Council approved ordinances increasing municipal franchise fees on gas and electric utilities to fund weatherization and clean‑energy programs administered by the city. Sponsors said the change was necessary to make a sustained investment in home retrofits and to reduce long‑term energy burden for cost‑burdened households; opponents argued the fees are passed through to consumers and disproportionately affect…
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