SF58 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Cooperative electric associations exemption from clean and renewable energy standards
Related bill: HF1200
AI Generated Summary
Senate SF No 58 is a legislative bill introduced in Minnesota that proposes to exempt cooperative electric associations from certain clean and renewable energy standards. Specifically, the bill seeks to amend the existing state statutes to exclude these cooperatives from having to comply with standards related to using eligible energy technologies (like solar, wind, hydroelectric, hydrogen, and biomass), solar energy obligations, carbon-free technology requirements, and distributed solar energy compliance.
The bill defines various terms relevant to the law, includes definitions for what constitutes eligible technology, and specifies what properties define an environmental justice area. The exemption applied to the cooperative electric associations is contingent on adherence to federal law and impacts multiple energy standards previously set by the state.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate |
| February 12, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"Introduces definition for 'carbon-free' and 'environmental justice area'."
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"summary": "This bill modifies definitions related to energy within section 216B.1691, subdivision 1.",
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"Clarifies definitions of eligible energy technologies."
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"citation": "216B.1691, subdivision 1"
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"analysis": {
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"A new subdivision granting exemptions to cooperative electric associations from specific energy standards."
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"summary": "This bill adds a provision exempting cooperative electric associations from certain energy standards under section 216B.1691.",
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"summary": "References the definition of Indian country in relation to environmental justice areas.",
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"citation": "United States Code title 18, section 1151"
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