MINNESOTA CAN BE A CLEAN ENERGY LEADER

Minnesota set its first goals around clean energy back in 2007 with the Next Generation Energy Act, which requires the state to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% between 2005 and 2050. Since then, utilities, the Public Utilities Commission, and the state Legislature have taken additional steps to reduce emissions and increase clean energy. Currently, 52% of Minnesota’s power is from carbon-free sources, and the state is on track to get more than 75% of our electricity from carbon-free sources by 2030.

Moving Minnesota towards clean energy with the 100% clean energy by 2040 bill means business opportunity, strengthening Minnesota’s energy independence and security, and mitigating climate and business risk.

The 100% Clean Energy legislation requires all Minnesota electric utilities to use only carbon-free energy by 2040. The plan sets five-year benchmarks to ensure reliable, affordable electricity to Minnesotans—80% by 2030, 90% by 2035, and 100% by 2040.

Three of Minnesota’s largest utilities—Xcel Energy, Minnesota Power, and Great River Energy—have already committed to 100% clean energy by 2050 or sooner. Passing this legislation is still important to ensure affordability and transition goals are included in electric utility planning.

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