AI Generated Summary
Senate File No. 572 is a legislative bill introduced in Minnesota which seeks to amend existing laws and policies related to energy. Key aspects of this bill include:
Modifying the definition of hydroelectric capacity that qualifies as eligible renewable energy technology. It increases the capacity limit for qualifying hydroelectric facilities.
Delaying the requirement for electric utilities to adhere to specific renewable energy, solar, or carbon-free standards if certain conditions are met.
Prohibiting the demolition of fossil fuel-powered electric generating plants under certain conditions to potentially allow for their continued use or repurposing.
Supporting the development and deployment of carbon capture and sequestration technologies as part of the state's policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Removing the prohibition against issuing a certificate of need for new nuclear power plants, potentially opening up the possibility for the construction of new nuclear energy facilities.
Expanding the sales tax exemption for residential heating fuels and electricity to possibly lower the costs for consumers.
These changes and expansions are intended to update and adjust the state’s energy policies, potentially influencing Minnesota's energy production, consumption, and overall approach to addressing climate change and energy needs.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 22, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate |
| Senate | Floor | Action | (Non-revisor companion) | ||
| March 26, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"added": [
"Clarification on hydroelectric capacity requirements.",
"Inclusion of carbon capture in state policy."
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"removed": [
"Previous constraints on hydroelectric facilities over 100 megawatts, unless operational as of a specific date."
],
"summary": "This bill modifies the definitions relevant to what qualifies as an eligible energy technology under the renewable energy standard in section 216B.1691.",
"modified": [
"Updated definitions of carbon-free and eligible energy technology."
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},
"citation": "216B.1691"
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"analysis": {
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"Allowances for nuclear power plant certification."
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"removed": [
"Prohibition on issuing certificates for new nuclear power plants."
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"summary": "Amendments made to section 216B.243 regarding certificates of need for new power plants.",
"modified": [
"Adjustments to criteria for issuing certificates of need."
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"citation": "216B.243"
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"analysis": {
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"Expanded sales tax exemption for residential heating fuels and electricity."
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"removed": [],
"summary": "Changes were made to the sales tax exemption criteria related to section 297A.67.",
"modified": []
},
"citation": "297A.67"
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