Rise Up Podcast Season 5 Episode 12 — Solar In Minnesota and a Must-Attend Conference
Minnesota stands out as a leader in the energy transition, uniquely positioned at the forefront of renewable adoption in the Midwest. Through bipartisan legislation and innovative incentive programs, the state has become a trailblazer in advancing renewable energy technologies and setting a regional example for clean energy initiatives.
In this episode of the Rise Up Podcast, Nick talks to Logan O’Grady, executive director of MnSEIA, about the past and future of solar in Minnesota as well as the upcoming Gateway to Solar conference on October 8-9, 2024.
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If you have been following energy policy developments in the Midwest over the last 5 years, you’ve probably noticed that electric utilities recently switched from fighting against solar energy development to developing solar projects at a record pace. Have energy companies seen the light? Should we shelve our concerns about wealthy, monopoly for-profit utility companies using their privileged market status and political connections to fight against solar energy and energy efficiency? Not so fast.
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