Bill > SF1924

This bill, known as the A+ Energy Act, makes several amendments to Minnesota's energy statutes with the primary goal of expanding the state's energy options and providing a more comprehensive approach to energy policy. The bill modifies the state's legislative findings to emphasize preserving a safe, reliable, and affordable energy system that facilitates the use of all available energy options. It expands the definition of "eligible energy technology" to include nuclear power as a renewable energy source, alongside existing sources like solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. The bill removes previous restrictions on nuclear power plant construction, allowing for new nuclear facilities and providing exemptions for nuclear-powered electric generating plants from certain regulatory requirements. Additionally, the bill requires electric utilities to submit reports detailing their efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and increase renewable energy use, while ensuring these efforts do not adversely affect customer costs or electric service reliability. The legislation also adds provisions related to environmental justice areas and provides more flexibility in energy technology development and deployment. Each section of the bill is effective the day following final enactment, signaling an immediate intent to implement these energy policy changes.

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https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=Senate&f=SF1924&ssn=0&y=2025