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MN HF1301
Bill
Status
Introduced
3/6/2013
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Hortman
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AI Summary
- Changes the state's energy policy goal from "energy conservation" to "energy savings," designating cost-effective energy savings as a preferred energy resource
- Establishes a mandatory annual energy savings target of at least 1.5 percent of annual retail electricity and natural gas sales through utility programs, rate design, building codes, appliance standards, and consumer-driven efficiency improvements
- Adds new legislative findings emphasizing the economic and environmental benefits of energy efficiency, including reduced utility costs, job creation, decreased fuel import burden, and reduced climate-changing emissions
- Requires the Legislative Energy Commission to conduct public stakeholder meetings and submit a report by January 15, 2014, with recommendations on clarifying energy-savings policies, maximizing cost-effective savings, reducing carbon emissions, and minimizing rate impacts
- Reorders and renumbers existing energy policy goals while adding energy savings as the first priority alongside the 2015 fossil fuel reduction target and 2025 renewable energy goals
Legislative Description
State energy conservation policies provided.
Last Action
Committee report, to pass as amended and re-refer to Rules and Legislative Administration
4/19/2013
Committee Referrals
Rules and Legislative Administration4/19/2013
Energy Policy3/6/2013
Full Bill Text
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