Coverage dated February 2, 2023

Minnesota moves toward 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040; North Dakota has threatened to sue

Headline from Bismarck Tribune

Minnesota utilities would be obligated to transition to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040 to step up the fight against climate change under a bill speeding through the Legislature. The bill

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Minnesota Reformer
Minnesota Senate on the cusp of passing bill mandating carbon-free energy by 2040 (opens Minnesota Reformer)
Published Feb 2, 2023
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The Minnesota Senate on Thursday evening was on the verge of passing a bill that would mandate Minnesota utilities transition to carbon-free energy by 2040. Senate Democrats voted down all the Republican amendments, which included lifting the moratorium on building new nuclear power plants, bolsteri…
Fox News
Minnesota moves toward 2040 carbon neutrality goal (opens Fox News)
Published Feb 2, 2023
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A bill rapidly advancing through the Minnesota Legislature would mandate generation of 100% carbon-free electricity by utility companies by 2040.
Bismarck Tribune
Minnesota moves toward 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040; North Dakota has threatened to sue (opens Bismarck Tribune)
Published Feb 2, 2023
Bismarck Tribune's feed description
Minnesota utilities would be obligated to transition to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040 to step up the fight against climate change under a bill speeding through the Legislature. The bill
Detroit Lakes Tribune
Carbon-free energy bill expected to pass MN Senate (opens Detroit Lakes Tribune)
Published Feb 2, 2023
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Local public utilities would be required to reach 100% carbon-free energy generation by 2040, drawing concerns over feasibility and rate increases.
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Minnesota’s 2040 carbon-free energy bill advances to Gov. Walz for signature (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published Feb 2, 2023
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The state Senate narrowly approved a requirement along party lines that utilities meet escalating carbon cuts over the next 17 years. The House passed the bill last week.