HF1366
Brainerd; energy efficiency projects funding provided, and money appropriated.
Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026)
Related bill: SF1971
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- Provide a grant to Brainerd Public Utilities for energy efficiency projects.
Main Provisions
- Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes section 116C.779 subdivision 1 paragraph j, an appropriation of 9,900,000 (9900000) dollars in fiscal year 2026 is made from the Renewable Development Account to the commissioner of commerce for a grant to Brainerd Public Utilities for energy efficiency projects.
- The appropriation is available until expended.
- Energy efficiency projects, for the purposes of this section, include:
- Upgrades to existing turbine generators
- Replacing existing turbine generators with new units
- Improvements to existing structures to accommodate new turbine generators
Funding Details and Timing
- Source: Renewable Development Account (Minnesota Statutes section 116C.779, subdivision 1)
- Recipient/Administrator: Brainerd Public Utilities receives the grant; the commissioner of commerce administers it
- Fiscal year: 2026
- Availability: The funds remain available until expended
Legal/Policy Context and Changes
- The section uses a Notwithstanding clause to override current statutory limits or requirements in Minnesota Statutes 116C.779, subdivision 1, paragraph j.
- The bill targets a specific utility (Brainerd Public Utilities) for a dedicated energy efficiency funding grant, rather than broad statewide distribution.
Significance
- Gets dedicated funding to modernize or enhance Brainerd Public Utilities’ energy infrastructure, focusing on turbine generators and related facility improvements to improve energy efficiency.
Relevant Terms - energy efficiency projects - Brainerd Public Utilities - commissioner of commerce - Renewable Development Account - Minnesota Statutes - 116C.779 subdivision 1 paragraph j - 9900000 (9,900,000) - fiscal year 2026 - upgrade turbine generators - replace turbine generators - improvements to structures to accommodate new turbine generators - Notwithstanding - grant - appropriation - available until expended
Past committee meetings
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Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Energy Finance and Policy |
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