Economic Analysis Findings Next Steps Frequently Asked Questions		An Economically Disadvantaged State Partners for Affordable Energy, along with several Minnesota trade associations and utilities, commissioned CRA International to conduct an economic analysis of energy policies impacting Minnesota. The findings of this study show that Minnesota's existing energy policies, coupled with a regional cap-and-trade system, would result in significant negative economic consequences for Minnesota's economy, industries and workers. The economic consequences outlined in this analysis demonstrate the need for a more robust, informed discussion about how best to achieve both environmental and economic goals for Minnesota. Minnesota households and industries will incur incremental costs of $42 billion over the next 40 years to reduce Minnesota emissions while having no impact on efforts to reduce national emissions. While Minnesota will see carbon emissions reduction - achieving 38 percent lower emissions in 2050 than in 2010 - national emissions will increase at least 49 percent during this same time, even with a Midwest cap-and-trade policy. View the Report Findings CRA Full Report  File Size: 176.91 kb This is the complete report compiled and written by CRA International, the economics firm that conducted the analysis. This includes an Executive Summary, an overview of the Analytical Approach (assumptions and methodology), Summary Findings and Appendices (overview of key assumptions and detailed data). Industry Summaries  File Size: 122.3 kb This addendum to the CRA report offers qualitative analysis of the regional climate policy's potential impact on individual industry sectors in Minnesota. CRA-Detailed Data  File Size: 29.21 kb These are Excel spreadsheets with the data outputs from the study. Summary Report  File Size: 136.07 kb This document highlights and provides and overview of the key findings from the CRA study. It also discusses some of the options for moving Minnesota's energy policy forward. Report Flyer  File Size: 99.63 kb This is a one-pager document that focuses on the primary findings from the study. Do the findings of this economic report concern you? If so, you can help. Contact Your State Legislators   Ask them to review the economic study and to support policies that will achieve both economic and environmental goals for Minnesota. Become a Supporter   If you are an individual concerned about maintaining low-cost, reliable electricity in Minnesota, sign up to support Partners for Affordable Energy. Write a Letter to the Editor  Call attention to the serious economic consequences of unbalanced energy policies, and let your community know that now is not the time to further restrict Minnesota's economic and job growth. Invite Your Friends to Help Protect the Environment AND the Economy   Urge your family and friends to learn more about this issue. Ask them to contact their own legislators about the need for a balanced approach to Minnesota's economic policy.

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