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The green energy gridlock at the Capitol Climate Cast

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More than 25 percent of Minnesota’s electricity now comes from renewable sources like wind and solar.

Despite the progress and growth of green energy, there’s still a backlog of projects waiting approval is slowing the growth of clean energy in Minnesota. A new proposed bill being considered by the state would streamline the permitting process.

Reporter Kristoffer Tigue wrote about this topic for Inside Climate News.

To hear the full conversation, click play on the audio player above or subscribe to the Climate Cast podcast.

More than 25 percent of Minnesota’s electricity now comes from renewable sources like wind and solar.

Despite the progress and growth of green energy, there’s still a backlog of projects waiting approval is slowing the growth of clean energy in Minnesota. A new proposed bill being considered by the state would streamline the permitting process.

Reporter Kristoffer Tigue wrote about this topic for Inside Climate News.

To hear the full conversation, click play on the audio player above or subscribe to the Climate Cast podcast.

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