SF2926

SF2926 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Minnesota's geologic hydrogen potential evaluation appropriation

Related bill: HF2934

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The proposed legislation aims to allocate funds for research into Minnesota's potential for geologic hydrogen resources. This involves investigating the state's capacity to harness hydrogen found in underground deposits as a sustainable energy resource.

Main Provisions

Funding and Evaluation: The bill appropriates $650,000 from the renewable development account to the University of Minnesota's Natural Resources Research Institute. This funding is specifically designated for studying the state's geologic hydrogen resources.
Research Focus: The study will examine:
1. The availability of hydrogen that can be extracted from the ground.
2. The feasibility of mining hydrogen from these underground deposits.
3. Challenges related to groundwater management during hydrogen extraction.
4. Strategies for the cost-effective storage and transportation of extracted hydrogen.
Reporting Requirements:
- An interim report is due by May 15, 2027.
- A final comprehensive report must be submitted by May 15, 2028.
- These reports should be delivered to the legislative committees overseeing energy policy and finance.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

The bill does not amend existing statutes but provides a new appropriation of funds to explore the potential for developing a new energy resource in Minnesota.

Relevant Terms

Geologic hydrogen
Hydrogen extraction
Renewable development account
Groundwater management
Energy sustainability
Natural Resources Research Institute

Bill text versions

Introduction PDF file

Actions

Date	Chamber	Where	Type	Name	Committee Name
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Introduction and first reading
March 23, 2025	Senate	Floor	Action	Referred to	Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate

Citations

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