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Introduced
01/21/2021
01/21/2021
In Committee
02/15/2021
02/15/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/23/2022
05/23/2022
Introduced Session
92nd Legislature 2021-2022
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to energy; establishing the Energy Conservation and Optimization Act of 2021; amending Minnesota Statutes 2020, sections 216B.2401; 216B.241, subdivisions 1a, 1c, 1d, 1f, 1g, 2, 2b, 3, 5, 7, 8, by adding subdivisions; proposing coding for new law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 216B; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2020, section 216B.241, subdivisions 1, 1b, 2c, 4, 10.
AI Summary
This bill, the Energy Conservation and Optimization Act of 2021, amends Minnesota's energy conservation laws to establish new energy-savings goals, define terms like "energy conservation," "efficient fuel-switching," and "load management," and allow public utilities and consumer-owned utilities to implement programs to achieve these goals. The bill increases the annual energy-savings goal for public utilities to 1.75% of gross annual retail energy sales, with at least 1% coming from energy conservation improvements. It allows utilities to count savings from efficient fuel-switching and demand-side energy displaced by waste heat recovery toward the goals. The bill also requires utilities to provide low-income energy conservation programs and establishes new requirements and guidelines for these programs, including allowing up to 15% of spending on preweatherization measures. Overall, the bill aims to increase energy savings, promote efficient fuel-switching, and enhance utility programs targeting low-income households.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders HF164 (on 04/14/2021)
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