The Minnesota State Capitol.
After pressure from communities and interest groups such as STEM SOLAR, Wetgevers drew the withdrawal language of SB 2855 and his roommate – protecting the Minnesota community program in the Solar Garden program.
The Solar Garden Program Community is a cornerstone of the clean energy transfer of Minnesota, ready to deliver billions to economic benefits, reduce energy costs for all subscribers and to increase affordable access to solar energy, especially for residents from low to moderate income.
“At a time when action at state level is crucial, it is a big victory to see that the legislators of Minnesota silk with communities and the proponents of clean energy to keep the community zonnet garden program intact,” said Patty O’Keefe, regional director of Solar. “We thank our champions in the legislative power that have been strong in defending this program and acknowledge that the needs of the community and the climate goals of the state are much more important than profit.”
Due to the rejected proposal, Minnesotans will now see the results of the modernization of last year’s Solar Garden program, so that more households, including communities with low to moderate incomes (LMI), now have access to the benefits of local clean energy. A Minnesota Department of Commerce Study Discovered that the program is expected to provide $ 2.92 billion in net benefits for the State, with continuous savings the energy bills of 3 to 8% for both LMI and non-LMI customers. With dual support in both rooms, the bill is now on the way to the office of the Governor.
“This is not just a policy victory, this is a profit from the community,” said O’Keefe. “Protecting community yield means protecting access to affordable, reliable, clean energy for all Minnesotans throughout the state.”
News item from STEM SOLAR
