Thursday, December 12, 2024

Tag: Net Zero Climate Policies Could Leave the Midwest in the Dark

Net Zero Climate Policies Could Leave the Midwest in the Dark

by Mish Shedlock, Mish Talk:

A cascade of net zero policies put Minnesota, Michigan, Wisconsin, and Illinois on a collision course with disaster when solar and wind fail.

Walz’s Climate Policies Could Leave the Midwest in the Dark

The Wall Street Journal reports Walz’s Climate Policies Could Leave the Midwest in the Dark

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz last year signed one of America’s most aggressive climate laws, mandating that 100% of the state’s electricity come from carbon-free sources by 2040. Even if he doesn’t ascend to national office, he may end up leaving not only Minnesota but other states in the dark. As we show in a new paper, politicians like Mr. Walz are destroying the electricity markets that are essential to economic success and even individual survival.