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SF2018 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain uses of B100 fuel inclusion as a carbon-free energy technology

Related bill: HF2681

AI Generated Summary

This bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, Section 216B.1691, Subdivision 2g, regarding the state's carbon-free energy standards.

Key provisions of the bill:

  1. Carbon-Free Energy Requirements:

    • Sets targets for electric utilities to generate or procure electricity from carbon-free energy technologies:
      • By 2030:
      • Public utilities must achieve 80% carbon-free electricity.
      • Other electric utilities must achieve 60% carbon-free electricity.
      • By 2035: 90% carbon-free electricity for all electric utilities.
      • By 2040: 100% carbon-free electricity for all electric utilities.

  2. Inclusion of Biodiesel (B100) as Carbon-Free Energy:

    • Expands the definition of "carbon-free technology" to include electricity generated by peaking facilities (power plants that operate mainly during periods of high demand) that utilize only biodiesel fuel (B100).
    • This inclusion is limited to the first 400 hours per year during which the peaking facility operates exclusively on biodiesel.

This amendment recognizes biodiesel as a carbon-free energy source under specific conditions, allowing utilities to meet their clean energy targets while incorporating biofuels into the energy mix.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
February 26, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnergy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Citations

 
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        "New percentages for carbon-free energy sourcing by different years."
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      "summary": "The bill amends the carbon-free standard requirements for electric utilities as outlined in Minnesota Statutes section 216B.1691, subdivision 2g.",
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        "Requirements for public utilities and other electric utilities."
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    "citation": "216B.1691"
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    "analysis": {
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      "summary": "The definition of biodiesel fuel relevant to carbon-free energy technology standards refers to Minnesota Statutes section 239.77, subdivision 1, paragraph b.",
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