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MN HF7
MN HF7Electric utility renewable energy standard obligations modified, cost recovery provided, wind projects exempted from certificate of need proceedings, low-voltage transmission line included in solar energy generating system definition, local energy employment provisions added, and Public Utility Commission permit authority modified for electric generation facilities.
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Introduced
01/04/2023
01/04/2023
In Committee
02/01/2023
02/01/2023
Crossed Over
01/30/2023
01/30/2023
Passed
02/07/2023
02/07/2023
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/07/2023
02/07/2023
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 the electric utility renewable energy standard obligations in Minnesota. It provides for certain utility cost recovery, exempts certain wind projects from certificate of need proceedings, includes low-voltage transmission lines in the definition of "solar energy generating system" for siting purposes, adds provisions supporting local energy-related employment, and modifies the Public Utility Commission's authority to issue site permits for electric generation facilities. The bill also establishes a carbon-free standard that requires electric utilities to generate or procure increasing amounts of electricity from carbon-free energy technologies by 2030, 2035, and 2040.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs
Sponsors (35)
Jamie Long (D)*,
Patty Acomb (D),
Esther Agbaje (D),
Kristin Bahner (D),
Kaela Berg (D),
Jeff Brand (D),
Ethan Cha (D),
Mary Clardy (D),
Steve Elkins (D),
Sandra Feist (D),
Leigh Finke (D),
Aisha Gomez (D),
Rick Hansen (D),
Jess Hanson (D),
Hodan Hassan (D),
Amanda Hemmingsen-Jaeger (D),
Kaohly Her (D),
Athena Hollins (D),
Frank Hornstein (D),
Melissa Hortman (D),
Samakab Hussein (D),
Sydney Jordan (D),
Liish Kozlowski (D),
Larry Kraft (D),
Mohamud Noor (D),
Liz Olson (D),
Dave Pinto (D),
Laurie Pryor (D),
Kristi Pursell (D),
Lucy Rehm (D),
Liz Reyer (D),
Samantha Sencer-Mura (D),
Andy Smith (D),
Zack Stephenson (D),
Samantha Vang (D),
Last Action
Secretary of State Chapter 7 (on 02/07/2023)
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