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Webinar – Energy Demand, Jobs, and Growth: The Minnesota Model
May 28 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Join the EFI Foundation for a virtual conversation with Minnesota energy stakeholders to explore the growing electricity demands driven by data centers and AI. With earlier projections showing energy use declining, new forecasts predict sharp increases–posing new challenges and opportunities. This event will spotlight Minnesota’s response and offer a roadmap for other states to ensure reliable, clean, affordable energy and good jobs in a time of rapid transition.
Fireside Chat | 1 – 1:30 p.m. (Central)
- Ernest J. Moniz, Founder and CEO, EFI Foundation
- Ryan Long, President Xcel Energy – Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota
Panel Discussion | 1:30 – 2 p.m. (Central)
- David Foster, EFIF Distinguished Associate
- Margaret Cherne-Hendrick, CEO, Fresh Energy
- Joe Fowler, Business Manager, LiUNA LU #563
- Ryan Hentges, CEO, Dakota Electric
- Sydnie Lieb, Assistant Commissioner, MN Department of Commerce
- Anne Schwagerl, Vice President, MN Farmers Union