Some fascinating scorching-afternoon reading can be found at the Midwest Independent Transmission System Operator website. (MISO is …”an essential link in the safe, cost-effective delivery of electric power across much of North America. The Midwest ISO is committed to reliability, the nondiscriminatory operation of the bulk power transmission system, and to working with all stakeholders to create cost-effective and innovative solutions for our changing industry.”) This isn’t typical summer reading fare, but’s intriguing nonetheless.

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I’ve had several people ask me if I know the identity of the mystery owner of the flashy white, yellow, orange and red electric car seen around town this summer.

The mystery was solved late last week.
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RENew Northfield and the Northfield Area Foundation are teaming up in a new initiative to build community support for incorporating energy efficiency, solar, and ground source heating and cooling technology in new and retrofit construction in the area.

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Malt-O-Meal held its first Employee Energy Fair this Tuesday and Wednesday at the Campbell Mill facility on west Highway 19. About 400 employees spent part of their break time learning about energy efficiency and renewable energy opportunities at a number of demonstration tables (vendors, RENew Northfield, the Southeast Minnesota Clean Energy Resource Team, and the State Energy Office). They were enticed by M-O-M’s generous offer of a free energy-saving compact fluorescent lightbulb to any employee who stopped by the fair.

The fair was organized by M-O-M employees Bob Johnston, Katie Gillispie (above) and Lee Dilley (below).

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