MINNESOTA WIND ENERGY FACTS
Renewable Portfolio Standard:
25% by 2025 Renewable Portfolio Standard
Utility Specific: Xcel Energy 30% by 2025
Key Issues:
- Build support for an increase to the state's Renewable Energy Standard
- Ensure that State Implementation Plan for the Clean Power Plan maximizes opportunity for low-cost renewable energy development
- Promote the benefits of renewable energy in rural Minnesota
- Continue efforts in the Legislature and Regulatory arenas to streamline and expedite the permitting process for renewable energy projects
- Defend state's strong clean energy policies and favorable tax and siting climate
- Drive new markets for near-term renewable energy development through advocacy in utility resource plans and other key dockets at the Public Utilities Commission
CGA Staff Liaison:
Peder Mewis, pmewis@cleangridalliance.org
Important State Links:
Minnesota Public Utility Commission
Minnesota Office of
Energy Security
Working to move Minnesota toward a sustainable energy future, managing energy
assistance funds, advocating in the public interest on energy utility rates and
facility siting.