Minnesota has set one of the most aggressive carbon-free energy standards in the country, requiring utilities to achieve 100% carbonfree electricity by 2040. While the law allows continued operation of the state’s three existing nuclear plants, a longstanding moratorium prohibits construction of new nuclear facilities. As those plants age and electricity demand continues to rise, it is reasonable and responsible to ask whether that policy still serves Minnesota’s longterm needs.

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