Policy pathways for decarbonizing the manufacturing sector

About this episode

This episode discusses actionable decarbonization opportunities for the manufacturing sector in Minnesota as it aims for net-zero emissions by 2050.

As Minnesota advances toward its goal of net-zero emissions by 2050 — what are some of the most actionable and cost-effective decarbonization opportunities for this sector? In April, Fresh Energy and The 2035 Initiative co-authored a new study, “Advancing Industrial Electrification in Minnesota,” that charts practical policy pathways for decarbonizing the manufacturing sector. Listen to this latest episode to hear from the report's authors, including The 2035 Initiat...

Topics covered

• decarbonization
• manufacturing sector
• net-zero emissions
• policy pathways
• industrial electrification

Keywords

• decarbonization
• manufacturing
• net-zero emissions
• policy
• electrification

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fresh Energy, The 2035 Initiative

Books & works: Advancing Industrial Electrification in Minnesota

Places: Minnesota

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