Minnesota Legislature

Despite a divided Legislature, Minnesota advanced clean energy in 2026 through bipartisan support for sustainable aviation fuel and grid modernization.

As the 2026 session begins, CEEM celebrates ten years of delivering and amplifying the business voice of clean energy at the Capitol.

Missed CEEM’s 2026 Legislative Preview? Catch up with the full event recording and dive into the complete transcript of the legislator Q&A, where Minnesota lawmakers shared their perspectives on the upcoming legislative session and its impact on the state’s energy future.

Missed CEEM’s 2025 Legislative Preview? Catch up with the full event recording and dive into the complete transcript of the legislator Q&A, where Minnesota lawmakers shared their perspectives on the upcoming legislative session and its impact on the state’s energy future.

Representative Larry Kraft (DFL-St. Louis Park) was named 2024 Clean Energy Legislative Champion for his leadership in clean energy policymaking.

On May 20, Minnesota officially concluded the 2024 Legislative Session, which also wrapped up the 2023-24 biennium. Substantial legislation around the clean energy transition has passed, paving the way for the state to achieve 100% clean energy by 2040 — a law set during the 2023 session.

As we navigate the clean energy landscape, and find ways to achieve 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040, there is growing debate about Minnesota’s future with nuclear energy, particularly with small modular reactors known as SMRs.

Minnesota’s Solar on Schools Program creates significant cost savings for schools while enriching students’ education, creating green jobs and benefiting the economy.