Minnesota has a greenhouse gas reduction goal of reducing carbon by 80 percent from 2005 levels by 2050. A study funded by the McKnight Foundation shows that this goal is achievable by increasing the use of electric energy while relying on 65 percent wind and solar. According to Kate Wolford, president of the McKnight Foundation, this "will not only allow us to tackle climate change, but will significantly reduce air pollution, increase human health, and boost our economy by tripling the number of energy sector jobs..." The price of electricity is also expected to decrease.
What a win-win situation!
Pat Scott
Brainerd
