Minnesota cities learn from buying community solar together The nation’s first ever attempt to have municipal governments collectively buy power from community solar gardens was a modest success, according to a new report. April 3, 2017
​Council appoints Wastewater Reuse Task Force The Council has appointed a Wastewater Reuse Task Force to review the Council’s existing wastewater reuse policies and recommend clarifications needed to respond to opportunities for wastewater reuse. March 23, 2017
Council partners with U of M to study phosphorus in ash as a crop fertilizer Ash resulting from wastewater treatment may be a good source of phosphorus for crops. If proven viable for fertilizing crops, the ash would be cost-competitive with traditional fertilizers. March 16, 2017
Council offers stormwater grants The Metropolitan Council invites watershed management organizations, watershed districts, and soil and water conservation districts to apply for stormwater management grants. Apply by April 14. March 7, 2017
New report outlines challenges to sustaining long-range water supply The Twin Cities has a good supply of water – and will for a long time – but new challenges will threaten the abundance of clean water if we don’t plan to sustain the resource. February 22, 2017
First of three solar gardens in Empire Township now powered up The Metropolitan Council has announced that the community solar garden at the Empire Township wastewater treatment plant is officially open. January 3, 2017
Minnesota's Solar Capacity Gets Boost A couple of two new community solar gardens have gone online in Minnesota. January 2, 2017
Physical challenges of sewer repair can be daunting In the region’s northern suburbs, the Council's Environmental Services group is rehabilitating the aging pipes in the massive interceptor sewer network. December 7, 2016