Minnesota Governor Vetoes Bill Supporting More Coal-Fired Generation

Platts reported that Minnesota’s Governor rejected a bill that supported coal power over high costs and health concerns.

The market news is quoted as saying:

“Minnesota must continue on a path of progress to a sustainable, clean and safe energy future, rather than increasing our already heavy reliance upon coal-fired electricity, which threatens our health and climate,” Dayton, a Democrat, said in his veto message Friday.

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