Kirsti Marohn, MPR News, October 15, 2025
Our very own resident expert, Marty Morud, was again quoted in an article from MPR News. To summarize, the article discusses how a new report indicates that Minnesota experienced significant growth in clean energy jobs last year, adding nearly 1,700 positions and outpacing the state’s overall economy.
Even though a slowdown is anticipated due to federal policy changes, including the end of some tax credits for clean energy projects, author Kirsti Marohn states that, “Despite the uncertainty surrounding federal policy, some clean energy businesses still expect to grow, thanks to an increased demand for energy from data centers and rising electricity prices.”
Martin Morud, owner of TruNorth Solar, remains optimistic, saying that, “It doesn’t change what we strive for, and it certainly hasn’t changed Minnesotans’ view of what they desire: cheaper, cleaner, more reliable power.”
Again, this is just a summary of Kirsti Marohn’s article, so please view the full story here: https://www.mprnews.org/story/2025/10/15/clean-energy-jobs-grow-in-minnesota-but-slowdown-expected
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