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SF426 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Hydroelectric capacity that qualifies as an eligible energy technology under the renewable energy standard modification provision

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The proposed Senate SF No. 426 aims to adjust Minnesota's renewable energy standard specifically regarding hydroelectric power. This bill seeks to modify the definition of what qualifies as an "eligible energy technology" by including hydroelectric facilities with a capacity of 100 megawatts or more, provided they were operational as of February 8, 2023. Prior to this bill, only hydroelectric facilities with a capacity of less than 100 megawatts were considered under this standard. The legislation also outlines the definitions of various terms related to the bill, including designations for carbon-free technology and environmental justice areas. This adjustment will potentially allow larger hydroelectric projects to be part of the renewable energy initiatives supported by the state.

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DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionIntroduction and first reading
January 20, 2025SenateFloorActionReferred toEnergy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
January 22, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthors added
February 02, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added
March 26, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor stricken
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionChief author stricken
March 31, 2025SenateFloorActionChief author added
April 06, 2025SenateFloorActionAuthor added

Citations

 
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  {
    "analysis": {
      "added": [
        "Allows hydroelectric facilities of 100 megawatts or more, operational as of February 8, 2023, to be considered eligible energy technology."
      ],
      "removed": [],
      "summary": "This bill modifies the qualifications for hydroelectric capacity as an eligible energy technology under section 216B.1691.",
      "modified": [
        "Changes the threshold for hydroelectric capacity from less than 100 megawatts to include certain larger facilities."
      ]
    },
    "citation": "216B.1691"
  }
]

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