Meeting the Clean Power Plan in Minnesota

The Clean Power Plan sets the nation's first-ever limits on carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions—the primary contributor to global warming—from power plants.

Each state is assigned its own goal, and Minnesota is required to reduce its emissions by 11.7 million tons, or 34 percent below 2012 levels, by 2030. The Land of 10,000 Lakes is well positioned to meet this target, given its current shift away from coal generation and growing investments in renewable energy and energy efficiency.