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State Representative John Ward
100 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
651-296-4333
For more information contact: Sandy Connolly 651-296-8877
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RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD LEADS THE NATION
ST. PAUL – The Minnesota House of Representatives passed nation–leading legislation on Monday night that will help Minnesota secure greater energy independence and cause a surge of economic development in rural Minnesota. The Renewable Energy Standard (RES) will require utilities to produce at least 25 percent of their total energy from new, renewable sources by the year 2025.
“This bill will make Minnesota number one in the nation in renewable energy," said Rep. John Ward, who co-authored the bill. “That means thousands of jobs and millions of dollars of investment coming to Minnesota. It also means significant reductions in global warming emissions, and cleaner air and water.”
According to Ward, the Renewable Energy Standard is the result of years of hard work by all parties involved, including business, utility, environmental and agricultural concerns. It is supported by Clean Energy Minnesota, United Steel Workers, United Auto Workers, and the Minnesota Farmers Union, among others.
"This new legislation puts Minnesota in a good position to become a leader in renewable energy development and production," said Ward. "I'm proud of the progressive steps our state is taking to address the growing concerns about global warming and pleased to be able to cast a vote in favor of this standard."
The Senate passed a Renewable Energy Standard last week, and the Governor has indicated he will sign it into law. Minnesota is poised to become the 21st state in the nation with a RES.
"As your representative, I will continue to work to promote values that protect our environment, while at the same time strengthen our economic development," said Ward.
"I promised to work on renewable energy if elected – it feels good to see that commitment through," said Ward.
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- 2013 Legislative Session Preview - (Posted: Jan 11 2013 8:39AM)
- Assistant Majority Leader Rep. John Ward Sworn-In as Legislative Session Starts - (Posted: Jan 8 2013 2:39PM)
- Rep. John Ward Elected Assistant Majority Leader and Selected to Serve as Vice Chair of Capital Investment Committee - (Posted: 2012-12-19 00:00:00)
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