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flag Minnesota regulators approved BlackRock and CPPIB’s $6.2B purchase of Minnesota Power, with consumer protections and clean energy commitments.

flag 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. flag 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. flag Regulators said these safeguards protect ratepayers and support Minnesota’s 2040 carbon-free electricity goal. flag The transaction, expected to close in late 2025, allows the utility to continue serving about 150,000 customers while investing in clean energy infrastructure.

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