ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Democratic-controlled Minnesota House passed a “clean energy” bill Thursday night to set a goal of 100% carbon-neutral energy from Minnesota utilities by 2040.
Republican Chris Swedzinski warns families will be hit with an annual electric bill increase of $1,600 plus businesses will pass their cost increases on to customers.
House Democratic Majority Leader Jamie Long said renewable energy is the cheapest energy that anyone can buy. Wind energy is the cheapest on the system and solar will be the cheapest within three years.”
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum has threatened to sue the State of Minnesota over the 2040 clean energy bill. Burgum sent a letter to Gov.Walz and other top state leaders, urging them to change the bills being considered.
He said the legislation would illegally regulate commerce in North Dakota and it needs to be amended to apply only to energy generation within Minnesota.
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