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There are not enough words to express the emotions that we at Fresh Energy are feeling right now: outrage, anger, grief, despair, helplessness, desperation, fear, anxiety, loss, sadness, guilt. This is not a moment to be silent.
Great River Energy has announced a plan to transform and modernize its electricity generation. The plan includes closing Coal Creek Station, and more.
By weakening emissions regulations for oil and coal-fired power plants, the federal government is chipping away states’ rights to protect the health of own residents.
Federal tailpipe emissions rollbacks starkly illustrate the need for the type of state-level action and committed health, safety, and climate leadership shown by Governor Tim Walz and his administration.
Moving to a virtual office setting is a tangible way that Fresh Energy can help our community, state, and country respond to COVID-19.
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.