February 8, 2023--Researched by Industrial Info Resources (Sugar Land, Texas)--The Minnesota Senate last week approved a climate law requiring the state's power utilities to transition to 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. The bill will now go to Governor Tim Walz (D), who is expected to sign it into law, although the legislation could face a challenge from the neighboring state of North Dakota. Industrial Info is tracking $7.32 billion worth of renewable energy-generation projects in Minnesota, nearly all of which is tied to wind and solar-generation projects that are under development.