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This bill modifies Minnesota's carbon-free energy standard by expanding the definition of carbon-free energy technology to include electricity generated by certain peaking facilities using B100 biodiesel fuel. Specifically, the bill allows electricity from a peaking facility to count towards the state's carbon-free energy goals if the facility uses only biodiesel fuel for up to the first 400 hours each year. The bill maintains the existing carbon-free energy generation targets for electric utilities, which require 80% carbon-free generation by 2030 for public utilities (60% for other electric utilities), 90% by 2035 for all electric utilities, and 100% by 2040 for all electric utilities. The term "B100" refers to 100% pure biodiesel fuel, which is a renewable fuel made from vegetable oils or animal fats. By including these biodiesel-powered peaking facilities in the carbon-free energy standard, the bill aims to provide more flexibility for utilities in meeting their clean energy targets and potentially encourage the use of renewable fuel sources in electricity generation. The amendment will take effect the day after final enactment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF2018&ssn=0&y=2025