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Minnesota has an ambitious goal — to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. That’s what scientists say is needed to prevent the worst impacts of climate change.   

To get there, Minnesotans will need to completely rethink energy use in our homes.  

The natural gas and propane that we use to heat our buildings contributes significantly to global carbon emissions.  

That’s why a portion of the billions of dollars in new federal and state funding for the clean energy transition will help people reduce energy use in their homes and go toward swapping in new electric heat pumps and other appliances.  

Getting to Green in Minnesota

MPR News correspondents Kirsti Marohn and Dan Kraker guest host part two of a three-day series expanding on the reporting they’ve done with MPR News colleagues in our series 

Find out what can you do right where you live to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and learn about the growing number of rebates and incentives that will be available to help make those changes.  

Useful online resources

Center for Energy and Environment's website

Minnesota Air Source Heat Pump Collaborative website

CEE's Home Energy Hub

Take control of your home’s energy use 

Clean Energy Resource Team's website

New Energy Programs in Minnesota

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A greener home reduces carbon emissions and can cut energy bills. But how do you get there? MPR News correspondents Dan Kraker and Kirsti Marohn guest host the second of three shows focused on the climate crisis and Minnesota’s energy future.  

Getting to Green: One home at a time  

A yellow energy guide tag on a water heater in a basement

Getting to Green: One home at a time

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