SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Last night, the Minnesota House passed HF 7, the 100% Clean Electricity by 2040 bill, requiring that the state’s utilities use entirely carbon-free sources for electricity production by 2040. Rep. Kaohly Vang Her (DFL - St. Paul) co-authored and voted for the legislation.
“Tackling climate change is one of my community's top priorities,” said Rep. Her. “Minnesotans are asking us to ensure we do our part to protect our state, nation, and planet from the climate crisis. We can create green energy jobs, maintain a clean environment, and end our dependence on fossil fuels and their price surges. I’m excited to have voted for this bill and to see what Minnesota can do as a leader in this movement.”
This bill removes barriers to setting up carbon-free and renewable power sources and invests in green energy jobs right here in Minnesota. This would put Minnesota on track with over twenty other states that have also adopted similar goals.
The Senate Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate Committee passed the bill yesterday, and Gov. Walz has signaled he will sign the bill into law.