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MN HF2541

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/27/2014

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Hortman

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Extends the payment period deadline for qualified on-farm biogas recovery facilities from December 31, 2015 to December 31, 2017 for electricity generation incentive payments.

  • Increases the maximum principal amount for energy improvement financing from 10 percent to 20 percent of assessed property value or actual installation costs, whichever is less.

  • Authorizes implementing entities to establish and use additional or alternative funding sources, including general obligation bonds consistent with chapter 475 requirements.

  • Repeals multiple Minnesota Rules parts related to weatherization assistance programs, energy conservation loan programs, electric utility forecasts, and cooling systems replacement criteria.

Legislative Description

Energy improvement program changes made for local governments, and technical changes made.

Last Action

Second reading

3/27/2014

Committee Referrals

Government Operations3/4/2014
Energy Policy2/27/2014

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