ST. PAUL, Minn. (WCCO) – Officials said Wednesday using more solar energy would mean more jobs in Minnesota.

A new bill introduced at the State Capitol Wednesday would dramatically ramp up Minnesota’s investment in solar energy.  State Rep. Will Morgan said the bill would require a 10 percent solar energy standard for utilities and would create more than 2,000 jobs.

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Morgan said the Twin Cities area actually has better solar resources than places like Jacksonville, Fla., and Houston, Texas. A recent poll by the Minnesota Environmental Partnership showed a majority of Minnesotans are OK with paying slightly more per month on their electricity bills for more solar power.