Can Minnesota have a renewable energy supply?

In his Oval Office address, President Obama urged the country to unleash American innovation to create a green energy future. How can Minnesota get from here to there?

Guests

• Bill Glahn: Director of Office of Energy Security, Minnesota Department of Commerce.
• J. Drake Hamilton: Science policy director, Fresh Energy.

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Resources

• MN Office of Energy Security website
• Fresh Energy website