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Minnesota regulators approved BlackRock and CPPIB’s $6.2B purchase of Minnesota Power, with consumer protections and clean energy commitments.
Minnesota regulators have unanimously approved the $6.2 billion sale of Minnesota Power to a group led by BlackRock and the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board, despite opposition from the state attorney general, industrial users, and consumer advocates.
The deal, which includes $2.3 billion in debt and a $67-per-share offer with a 19% premium, requires the new owners to pause rate hikes for one year, cap return on equity at 9.78% through 2030, and provide $50 million in customer bill credits by 2032.
Regulators said these safeguards protect ratepayers and support Minnesota’s 2040 carbon-free electricity goal.
The transaction, expected to close in late 2025, allows the utility to continue serving about 150,000 customers while investing in clean energy infrastructure.
Los reguladores de Minnesota aprobaron la compra por parte de BlackRock y CPPIB de $6.2B de Minnesota Power, con protecciones para el consumidor y compromisos de energía limpia.