In this episode of the Fluence Forum, moderator Drew Christensen leads a high-level discussion on the financial and operational realities of Minnesota's energy transition.
The panel features Kari Groth Swan (Executive Director, Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority) and Gregg Mast (Executive Director, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota), who dive into the "green bank" model and how public-private partnerships are unlocking capital for clean energy projects. They explore how Minnesota is leveraging federal funds and state innovation to drive economic growth while meeting ambitious 2040 climate goals.
Joining them is P.J. Martin, Vice President of Integrated Planning at Xcel Energy, who provides the utility perspective on the "Iron Triangle" of reliability, affordability, and sustainability. The group discusses the critical need for firm, dispatchable power—including the future of nuclear energy—and the challenges of building out the grid to meet surging demand from electrification and data centers.
Tune in for a strategic look at how Minnesota plans to pay for, build, and maintain the energy system of the future.
