Illustrating the Impact of Minnesota’s New Solar Standard
Herman K. Trabish: May 21, 2013
“For every dollar of public money put in, Minnesota will get an enormous return.”
“For every dollar of public money put in, Minnesota will get an enormous return.”
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“If it comes in at $1 per watt, we win. If it comes in at $8 per watt, we lose.”
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