Electric utility renewable energy standard obligations modified, wind projects exempted from certificate of need proceedings, low-voltage transmission lines included in definition of solar energy generating system for siting purposes, and Public Utility Commission authority modified to issue site permits for electric generation facilities.
Electric 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.
Minnesota Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act establishment, certificates of need provisions modifications, and conforming and technical changes
Minnesota Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act established, certificates of need governing provisions modified, conforming and technical changes made, and administrative rulemaking authorized.
Climate and energy supplemental budget bill.
Electric utility renewable energy standard obligations modifications
Omnibus Agriculture, Commerce, Energy, Utilities, Environment and Climate supplemental appropriations
Energy storage provisions added and modified to support deployment, utilities required to install an energy storage system, Public Utilities Commission required to order the installation of energy storage systems, public utilities required to file a plan to install energy storage systems, incentive program established, and money appropriated.
Agriculture, commerce, and energy supplemental budget bill.
Energy; biennial budget established for Department of Commerce, Public Utilities Commission, and energy, climate, and clean energy activities; energy and utility regulation provisions established and modified; enhanced transportation electrification provided; various clean and renewable energy grant programs established; reports required; and money appropriated.