Against the odds, it has been an incredibly impactful year for energy at the Minnesota Legislature. Sit down with Fresh Energy's Michael Noble, Justin Fay, and Anna Johnson to discuss significant new investments in solar energy, new policy support for a just and equitable transition to clean energy, innovative new decarbonization strategies for gas utilities, and more.

Guests:

Michael Noble, Executive Director of Fresh Energy
Justin Fay, Lead Director of Public Affairs at Fresh Energy
Anna Johnson, Senior Associate of Public Affairs at Fresh Energy

Topics:

ECO Act
Natural Gas Innovation Act
Solar investments including solar on schools, an extension of Xcel Energy's Solar Rewards program, and an innovative "brightfields" project
Clean energy jobs and economic development
Buy Clean Buy Fair study
The new office of community transition at the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Clean Cars Minnesota
White House's American Jobs Plan and American Rescue Plan
and more!

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Legislative Update: An impactful year for energy and climate.