Former Minnesota governor Pawlenty emerges as solar industry advocate

Tim Pawlenty, a two-term Republican governor, has repositioned himself as a leading voice for the solar industry as it seeks to navigate a shifting political landscape.

First covered Sep 24, 2026 · 9:30 AM PT · 1 article

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2d Canary Media Meet the solar industry’s new Republican evangelist — Tim Pawlenty was a two-term Republican governor of Minnesota and made a run in the 2012 presidential primary, which ultimately went to Mitt Romney.

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Appeared in: 2026-09-25 (#14)

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