Minnesota
Next Generation Energy Act
Recognizing the implications that global climate change may have on the economy, environment and quality of life in Minnesota, Governor Tim Pawlenty signed into law the 2007 Next Generation Energy Act. The law builds on Minnesota's nation-leading energy policies of more renewable energy, more energy savings, and lower carbon emissions, and specifies the development of a comprehensive plan to reduce Minnesota's emissions of greenhouse gases.
Minnesota Climate Change Advisory Group
The Center for Climate Strategies (CCS) worked closely with the Minnesota Department of Commerce and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to create and manage the Minnesota Climate Change Advisory Group (MCCAG), which began meeting in April 2007. This 56-member group, representing a vast range of public-/private-sector organizations and citizen interests, is using a stakeholder-based consensus building process to develop set of state-level policy recommendations for reducing or sequestering greenhouse gas emissions. The MCCAG will also identify opportunities to promote energy-efficient technologies and clean, renewable energy resources that will enhance economic growth.
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Member Since:
April 2007
Registry Contact:
David Thorton
Assistant Commissioner
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
520 Lafayette Road
St. Paul, MN 55155
(651) 296-6300
