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Introduced
01/04/2023
01/04/2023
In Committee
01/27/2023
01/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/20/2024
05/20/2024
Introduced Session
93rd Legislature 2023-2024
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to energy; modifying electric utility renewable energy standard obligations; providing for certain utility cost recovery; exempting certain wind projects from certificate of need proceedings; including low-voltage transmission lines in the definition of "solar energy generating system" for siting purposes; adding provisions supporting local energy-related employment; modifying Public Utility Commission authority to issue site permits for electric generation facilities; making technical changes; amending Minnesota Statutes 2022, sections 216B.16, subdivision 13; 216B.1645, subdivision 2; 216B.1691, subdivisions 1, 2a, 2b, 2d, 2e, 2f, 3, 4, 5, 7, 9, 10, by adding subdivisions; 216B.2422, subdivisions 1, 3, 5, by adding subdivisions; 216B.243, subdivision 8; 216E.01, subdivision 9a; 216E.03, subdivisions 5, 7, 10, 11; 216E.04, subdivision 2; 216F.04; repealing Minnesota Statutes 2022, section 216B.1691, subdivision 2.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Minnesota's electric utility renewable energy standard obligations. Key provisions include:
- Increasing the renewable energy standard to 55% by 2035 and establishing a 100% carbon-free standard by 2040.
- Allowing partial credit for carbon-free energy technologies and purchases from regional transmission organizations.
- Providing for utility cost recovery of expenses to employ local workers for renewable energy projects and economic/community development activities.
- Exempting certain wind and solar projects from certificate of need proceedings.
- Expanding the definition of "solar energy generating system" to include low-voltage transmission lines.
- Prioritizing local job creation and domestic content in energy project selection.
- Authorizing the Public Utilities Commission to limit carbon dioxide emissions from certain coal-fired power plants.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Rule 45-amend, subst. General Orders HF7, SF indefinitely postponed (on 02/01/2023)
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