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They come from diverse districts with unique energy needs, but one common trait of the six legislators selected as Energy Champions by the Coalition for a Secure Energy Future is a willingness to work across the aisle on energy issues.
“The Coalition is proud to recognize the bipartisan work of these six legislators,” said Joel Johnson, director of the Secure Energy Future Coalition. “Energy policy is complex and finding polices that work throughout the state requires a willingness to not just advocate for specific approaches, but to listen to complex needs of businesses, farms, homes and communities. These six legislators did just that in the 2019 session.”
This year’s winners include, Sen. Dave Osmek (R-Mound), Sen. Erik Simonson (DFL-Duluth), Sen. Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lake), Sen. Jason Rarick (R-Pine City), Rep. Dave Lislegard (DFL-Aurora), and Rep. Chris Swedzinski (R-Ghent).
Although the DFL-controlled House and Republican-controlled Senate have very different visions for the energy sector, the work of these six legislators offer hope for the future, particularly in their focus on abundant, reliable and affordable electricity.
“The Coalition is proud to recognize the work of these six,” Johnson said. “They all understand that our energy future can support a cleaner environment by utilizing next generation energy technology like carbon capture utilization and sequestration.”