Legislative & Regulatory

CEO's Report: Legislative Rally preview

Heartland joins American Public Power Association in Washington, D.C. to advocate on behalf of our public power customers.

State legislative updates shaping public power

Key policy developments in South Dakota and Minnesota, including bills on smart meters, open meetings, data centers and more.

CEO's Report: Election's impact on public power

President Trump's administration raises questions for the industry in areas of federal programs, tax cuts and regulations.

Heartland Energy gears up for Capitol Hill

Infrastructure funding, supply chain solutions and grid security will be the focus of APPA's 2024 Legislative Rally.

Heartland Energy prepared to comply with new carbon-free law

MN municipal customers of Heartland Energy can utilize RECs to meet 2040 target.

CEO's Report: Rural Minnesota communities threatened by Carbon-Free bill

Legislation calling for carbon-free MN by 2040 could increase electric rates and cause rolling blackouts and outages.

CEO's Report: Funding opportunities for public power

Municipalities and electric consumers have options available via the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act.

CEO's Report: State Legislative Sessions kick off, begin planning for new year

CEO's Report: How the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act affects public power