Governor Tim Walz has signed a groundbreaking law requiring Minnesota to achieve 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. The bill prioritizes cutting greenhouse gas emissions, creating clean energy jobs, and ensuring affordable, reliable energy. Utilities have until 2030 to meet an 80% carbon-free standard, progressing to 100% by 2040. Provisions include prioritizing projects in communities affected by fossil fuel retirements and reducing air pollution in vulnerable areas.

Learn more about this ambitious plan and its benefits for Minnesota’s future here.