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MN HF3060
Bill
Status
2/18/2010
Primary Sponsor
Frank Hornstein
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AI Summary
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Deletes the burning of mixed municipal solid waste and refuse-derived fuel from the definition of "eligible energy technology" under Minnesota's renewable energy standard.
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Removes energy recovery facilities that capture heat value from mixed municipal solid waste or refuse-derived fuel as primary fuel from qualifying renewable energy technologies.
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Amends Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 216B.1691, subdivision 1 to modify the list of renewable energy sources that electric utilities must use to generate electricity.
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Defines "eligible energy technology" to include solar, wind, hydroelectric (under 100 megawatts), hydrogen, biomass, anaerobic digester systems, and wastewater treatment byproducts, but excludes waste incineration methods.
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Becomes effective the day following final enactment.
Legislative Description
Burned mixed municipal solid waste and refuse-derived fuel and production of landfill gas deleted from list of technologies that fulfill utility's requirement to generate portion of electricity from renewable energy sources.
Last Action
House: Author added Davnie
3/25/2010