Minnesota Announced Plan to Increase Renewable Energy Standard to 50 percent by 2030

Yesterday, Governor Dayton's administration has announced a proposal to increase the Minnesota's Renewable Energy Standard to 50 percent by 2030.

Following Lt. Gov. Smith's address, Wind on the Wires Executive Director Beth Soholt said: "This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Next Generation Energy Act, which established our current Renewable Energy Standard.  Over these 10 years, we have witnessed the success of this policy: billions of dollars have been invested in Greater Minnesota, farmers and local governments are receiving millions in new revenue, and thousands of Minnesotans now work in the clean energy industry.  Best of all, Minnesota utilities have done an outstanding job integrating this increased level of renewable energy, and they've... ... More: Official Press Release Wind on the Wires

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