ROCHESTER, Minn. – Sen. Tina Smith joined other clean energy advocates for a virtual conversation on the future of federal investments in clean energy. Senator Smith says a federal strategy will be the most powerful way to reduce emissions and keep utility costs low. The senator launched a clean electricity standard bill in 2019. Minnesota has a history of leading the way in renewable clean energy standards – and Senator Smith wants to see that happen nationally.She says economic and climate benefits are valuable to Minnesota by lowering utility bills and reducing pollution.“Creating a clean energy transition in this country that’s going to lower utility rates, expand at the speed we need, and it’s going to make a huge difference,” says Sen….
Minnesota Sen. Tina Smith advocates for a clean energy future, says ‘it’s going to make a huge difference’ | Minnesota
