CenterPoint Energy's $106 million clean energy pilot projects plan in Minnesota has been approved by the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The five-year program will involve various initiatives, including purchasing renewable natural gas (RNG), retrofitting residences with electric heat pumps, and implementing a 'networked' geothermal heating system. The aim is to reduce about 14% of CenterPoint's Minnesota greenhouse gas emissions. While the plan has received support from some advocacy groups, others like the Citizens Utility Board of Minnesota and Fresh Energy expressed disappointment over the lack of certain guardrails and modifications in the approved plan. Despite this, the approval signifies a significant step towards decarbonizing the natural gas sector and advancing Minnesota's clean energy future. The plan is seen as a crucial investment in new technologies and pilot projects to promote energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions in the state's gas sector.