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Mandela Barnes: “We get most of our energy in this state generated through…”

Featuring: Mandela Barnes, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Wisconsin

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Mandela Barnes – April 9, 2026 live interview

Published | Video Starts at 10:59

And I can tell you we need to invest more in renewable energy. We need to have energy independence in Wisconsin, which is one thing that is lacking. We get most of our energy in this state generated through coal. Our Midwest neighbors, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and even Iowa. Iowa gets over 60%. When I was in the legislature, Iowa got 50, excuse me, 60% of their energy generated through wind. (10:59–11:04)

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Asserts that most of Wisconsin's energy is generated through coal.

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