And Wisconsin should absolutely be leading in ensuring that we are moving towards clean energy for 20, clean energy for 2050. And back in, I believe it was 1999, Wisconsin was actually the first state in the country to pass a renewable portfolio [in 1999]. But since then, we have severely lacked our Midwestern neighbors in terms of committing to 100% clean energy. And unfortunately, natural gas and coal still generate about 72% of Wisconsin's electricity and renewables are only around 10 to 12%. (07:34–07:43)
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