Fresh Energy applauds Governor Walz’s appointment of Joe Sullivan to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC). His breadth of experience as an advocate for rural communities, clean energy, and energy efficiency are invaluable assets for Governor Walz and for the PUC. Fresh Energy looks forward to working with new Commissioner Sullivan on our mutual clean energy goals that include affordability, reliability, universal access, and the environment as we continue to pursue the Governor’s vision of a carbon-free electric system. We trust that the Commission will keep energy reliable and affordable as utilities continue on the well-trod path of driving fossil fuels’ emissions out of the power sector, consistent with Governor Walz’s vision and state statutory goals.