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State Representative Rod Hamilton
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-5373
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HAMILTON HELPS APPROVE NEW RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARDS
ST. PAUL – A bill that significantly increases the production of renewable energy in Minnesota has been approved by the Minnesota House. State Representative Rod Hamilton (R-Mountain Lake) voted in favor of the plan, which requires that 25% of Minnesota’s energy be derived from renewable resources by the year 2025.
“This bill is a good first step,” Hamilton said. “We now have a standard in place, but now we’re left to figure out how we’re actually going to meet this goal.”
The bill mandates more renewable production of things such as wind, hydrogen and solar power, which will likely create jobs in rural Minnesota. But Hamilton said he was disappointed that an amendment that would have encouraged more locally-owned wind towers was defeated during the House debate.
“Obviously, we need to reduce our dependence on foreign oil and clean up our environment, and this new standard will help Minnesota do just that,” Hamilton said. “But as this renewable energy discussion moves forward over the next few months, we need to ensure that community-based energy development is part of the solution.”
The Minnesota Senate has also approved the legislation, and Governor Pawlenty has said he will soon sign it into law.
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