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Minnesota Governor Signs Next Generation Energy Act
On May 25, 2007, Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty signed into law the Next Generation Energy Act. The legislation will increase energy efficiency, expand community-based energy development, and establish statewide GHG emission reduction goals of 15% by 2015, 30% by 2025, and 80% by 2050, based on 2005 levels. The bill charges the Governor's previously formed Climate Change Advisory Group with developing a comprehensive GHG emission reduction plan to meet these goals. By 2010, the law sets a goal of having 1,000 Energy Star Buildings in Minnesota and provides funding to achieve this goal. The Next Generation Energy Act supplements legislation passed earlier this year mandating that 25% of Minnesota?s power come from renewable sources by 2025. Press Release |
