100% clean energy by 2040
Minnesota is undergoing a dramatic energy transformation. Clean energy jobs in Minnesota are growing twice as fast as overall state job growth. But in order to meet state carbon emission reduction goals, the state has a lot of work to do. Luckily, clean energy businesses are prepared for the challenge. 100% clean energy by 2040 is an investment in Minnesota’s clean energy future. Let’s grow good-paying jobs, keep energy bills low, and create the conditions for our clean energy businesses to thrive.
Why 100% for MN's clean energy businessesMINNESOTA 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.
Reports
2022 Minnesota Energy Factsheet
The Minnesota Energy Factsheet is a companion to the 2022 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook, compiled by research firm BloombergNEF for the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE).
Clean Jobs Midwest - 2022
In 2021, nearly 58,000 Minnesotans worked in energy efficiency and clean energy, making the industry a major and promising part of the state’s economy. The report comes after Congress and the Biden administration passed the largest investment in climate and clean energy in history which are set to boost clean energy jobs and businesses across the state.
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2023 MN Energy Factsheet Hybrid Launch Event
Save the Date for the 2023 MN Energy Factsheet launch event. We will be joined by a panel of industry experts discussing trends uncovered in the 2023 Factsheet. Date: Wednesday, April…
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March 2023 Legislative Update
Bills continue to fly through the legislative process and committees now have budget targets to begin putting together their omnibus proposals. Federal matching funds passed the House Floor on Thursday…
Minnesota agency retools to ‘meet the moment’ on climate, clean energy
The Minnesota Department of Commerce recently announced several new hires and changes designed to help the state capture federal clean energy funding under the Inflation Reduction Act and 2021 infrastructure…
March 2023
CEEM was thrilled to testify alongside authors Sen. Tou Xiong and Rep. Larry Kraft in support of SF2249/HF2524 as amended, which will support the formalization of Minnesota Energy Alley.