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Pressrelease � N�u��esota House of Representatives <br />,� <br />Page 1 of 1 <br />�s�gE�d�$sar�x kd�am� ��rr�r��t ��E�1�5 I�br���. �r �ka� 4AP��1� <br />� ��1�3�#� <br />�"���1�� Q� ���i�'����]��iY� <br />�fat� R��r�s�n��ive J�F�n ���ns <br />311 State Office Building <br />100 Constitution Ave., St. Paul, MN 55155 <br />(651) 296-4315 <br />For imrnediate Release <br />2/22/2007 <br />LETTF� �O THE EDITOR <br />IUIIP�N�S�TA LEADS THE NAT��� IN RENEWABLE �NERGY STANDARDS <br />MINNESOTA LEADS THE NATION IN RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARDS <br />By John Berns <br />State Representative <br />Minnesota now leads the nation in renewable energy standards. On February 22nd, <br />Governor Pawlenty signed the "25 by 25" Renewable Energy Standard bill into law. I am <br />proud to have voted for this bill and was pleased it received such strong bipartisan <br />support. <br />The "25 by 25" Renewable Energy Standard requires energy companies to provide 25 <br />percent of powerfrom renewable energy sources by 2025. Xcel Energy, which supplies <br />approximately50 percent of the electricity in the state, is required to provide 30 percent <br />from renewable sources by 2020. Renewable resources include wind turbines, biomass, <br />hydrogen and solar power. In fact, this standard will increase eight-fold the amount of <br />electricity that comes from renewables. <br />Governor Pawlenty has made renewable energy, less carbon emissions, and energy <br />conservation a priority. The "25 by 25" standard is a good first step. I am proud to stand <br />with him and support an energy policy that helps businesses, consumers, and the <br />environment. A forward-looking energy policy is the right thing for our children and <br />grandchildren. <br />—�0-- <br />Please direct all comments concerning issues or legislation <br />to your House Member or State Senator. <br />Click to send questions and comments regarding this site <br />For General �nformation please call (651) 296-2146 ,(800) 657-3550 or `fTY (651) 296-9896 <br />I.te:.�ir�,iti.�• ��; a1s� Fr+a cra� m m� �iairr�}ia�vrcn3rpaar,=T�a �a���i srn^rii arri.�T� 7 i? 1F*T+raa �•FT— f i2 1 i tiA6 �'1r5i1- <br />