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MN HF2190

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Michael Beard

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Origin

House of Representatives

87th Legislature 2011-2012

AI Summary

  • Eliminates the 100-megawatt capacity limit on hydroelectric power sources that qualify as eligible renewable energy technology under Minnesota's renewable energy standard
  • Amends Minnesota Statutes 2011 Supplement, section 216B.1691, subdivision 1 to remove the size restriction on hydropower
  • Allows hydroelectric facilities of any capacity to generate electricity that counts toward renewable energy requirements
  • Maintains existing definitions for other eligible renewable energy sources including solar, wind, hydrogen, and biomass

Legislative Description

Hydropower sources that may satisfy the renewable energy standard size limitation eliminated.

Last Action

Author added Vogel

3/12/2012

Committee Referrals

Environment, Energy and Natural Resources Policy and Finance2/13/2012

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