Hot News and Updates:

Regional & National News:

Power out for hundreds of thousands, death toll rises in wake of winter storm (CBS News)

Langworthy's 'Energy Choice Act' clears key hurdle (Audacy)

The Energy Choice Act would prohibit bans on energy products and services (NFIB)

Minnesota:

MA and Minnesota utilities are offering discounted electricity rates for customers who use heat pumps to keep warm through the winter, with Colorado set to follow. (New York Times)

Minneapolis City Council considers raising power bill fees to fund eco-friendly improvements (Sahan Journal) 

Reversal of US energy agenda sparks friction between states (South Dakota News)  

Wisconsin:

Wisconsin sales tax ends on residential electricity, natural gas (The Center Square) 

Small business owners explain why banning gas stoves isn't for everyone - Northwoods Stove & Fireplace owners Brian and Holly Duffy argue small, rural towns can't afford to rid of gas appliances (Fox News)  - Thank you to the Duffy's, NCHPBA members!

North Dakota:

North Dakota’s delicate electricity price balance faces challenges (The Jamestown Sun)

Cost, reliability of electricity questioned by Nebraska legislative committee (Nebraska Public Media) 

North Dakota sues Interior over Biden fossil fuel development plan (E&E News)

South Dakota:

South Dakota residents have some of the least expensive utility bills in the country, report says (ArgusLeader)

Reversal of US energy agenda sparks friction between states (South Dakota News)

Nebraska:  

Iowa:

Iowa's winter heating bills are expected to spike. Find out how much (Des Moines Register)

Iowa City’s electric buses struggle with winter weather (ABC) 

Adapt DSM climate action plan moves forward through Des Moines City Council (KCCI) 

Alliant Energy requests rate increase for both gas and electric customers in Iowa (KCCI)

UP of Michigan:

Michigan House Passes “Ban on Bans” Bill Protecting Gas & Propane in Homes (HPBA)