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EXISTING PLANS Black Hills Energy 2023 Sustainability Report

NorthWestern Energy Natural Gas and Electrical Emissions Reduction Plans NorthWestern Energy's Natural Gas Emissions Reduction Plan is committed to achieving net‑zero carbon emissions by 2050. The plan includes reducing methane emissions by 30% by 2030, with the ultimate goal of eliminating all methane emissions by 2050. Natural Gas and Electrical Emissions Reduction Plans bit.ly/NWE_NatGasReductionPlan POET Sustainability Report POET outlines their commitment to creating a sustainable future through biofuels and bioproducts. They set six goals, including reducing the carbon intensity of bioethanol, advancing low‑carbon bioproducts, and transitioning facilities to carbon neutrality. Sun, Soil & Seed: Cultivating the Road to Zero‑Carbon Biofuels & Biproducts poet.com/sustainability#report Xcel Energy Net‑Zero Vision for Natural Gas Xcel Energy aims to achieve a net‑zero natural gas system by 2050. They plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 25% from the supply, distribution, and customer use of natural gas by 2030, in addition to providing 100% carbon‑free electricity by 2050. Net‑Zero Vision for Natural Gas bit.ly/XcelEnergyNet-Zero

Black Hills Energy's 2023 Sustainability Report highlights goals of net zero natural gas emissions by 2035 and a reduction of emission from electricity production of 70% by 2040. 2023 Sustainability Report bit.ly/BHE2023SustainabilityReport

MidAmerican Energy Destination Net Zero

MidAmerican Energy's Destination Net Zero mission is to achieve net‑zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. They have already delivered 100% renewable energy to Iowa customers and plan to expand with wind and solar projects, invest in clean technologies, and collaborate with stakeholders and customers to reach their goal while ensuring reliability and affordability. Destination Net Zero midamericanenergy.com/net-zero-greenhouse-emissions Minnesota Senate File 4 With this bill, Minnesota mandates that 100% of electricity for Minnesota is generated from carbon‑free resources by 2040, joining 23 other states in adopting clean energy legislation. File 4 bit.ly/MN-SF4

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