Calm your nerves: This energy transition isn’t our first

By: Larry Baker

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: April 6, 2026

Words: 724

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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Minnesota is entering an energy transition, moving from fossil fuels to renewable energy, mainly wind, solar, water and biomass. Much of the new infrastructure is in place, and the transition is now accelerating.

Understandably, not all Minnesotans are comfortable with the modern energy transition. Living in a land that has frigid weather and short days, many are concerned that energy generated by renewables may not be reliable or be very expensive. Many Minnesotans are …

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