Bill > HF2442

This bill provides appropriations and funding for various energy and climate-related initiatives across multiple state departments for fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The Department of Commerce receives $15,343,000 each year, with funds allocated to several specific programs, including: $300,000 for vermiculite insulation remediation, $189,000 for natural gas innovation plans, $3,199,000 for weatherization and preweatherization work, $500,000 for clean energy resource teams, $301,000 for energy benchmarking, $164,000 for transportation electrification plans, and $961,000 for community solar garden activities. The Public Utilities Commission is appropriated $11,551,000 in the first year and $11,396,000 in the second year. Additionally, the bill includes $500,000 in the first year and $100,000 in the second year from the renewable development account, with $400,000 specifically designated as a grant to the University of St. Thomas Center for Microgrid Research to expand research capabilities, procure equipment, and provide educational opportunities. The Department of Administration receives $92,000 annually for software and administrative costs related to the state building energy conservation improvement revolving loan program. The bill ensures that if an appropriation is enacted multiple times during the 2025 legislative sessions, it will only be implemented once.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Budget and Finance

https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF2442&ssn=0&y=2025