farmers Depending where they’re located, farmers and landowners across the country are turning to energy development and infrastructure to help make those ends meet. Whether it is traditional energy development, wind or pipeline titleholder, royalty income and leases help supplement what might otherwise be a bad season, or be the money to send a kid to school while still keeping the farm profitable.
You see, pipelines aren’t just about energy; they’re about people too. 358 people to be exact. Yes, those are permanent jobs and a whole lot of salaries that come with those jobs. Believe it or not, when you calculate the wages of those individuals and how they spend their paychecks, it adds up to about $30 million back into the local economy.
A big funder to our education system here in the state happens to be the energy industry. The funds aren’t just a couple bucks here and there, it’s millions if not hundreds of millions depending on where you live. For some communities, this is funding that can truly make a difference in their area.
In Minnesota, pipelines provide gasoline for our cars and trucks, helps us save and store food, and insulates us from the cold through products like coats, hats, and scarves. Pipelines are also the safest and most efficient way to transfer energy and raw materials for both the community and environment. Pipeline infrastructure is the backbone of Minnesota, and it is critical that Line 3 is replaced and upgraded to continue meeting the energy needs of Minnesotans across the state.
Do You Know How Much Oil Minnesota Uses Every Day?
Minnesotans consume roughly 10 gallons of oil per day. And did you know that the energy from Line 3 provides 14 million gallons? Without Line 3, how will Minnesota replace the fuel it will lose if the project doesn’t move forward? It’s time to move forward and Modernize Minnesota’s infrastructure. The Line 3 replacement would not only ensure that Minnesotans’ have access to reliable and affordable energy, it would also employ thousands of Minnesotans. According to a study by the University of Minnesota Duluth, the Line 3 Replacement project will create 8,600 jobs – with 76 percent being local. The economic benefits are tremendous, with over $2.1 billion in new investment and over $330 million in new payroll for workers in Minnesota.