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MN HF2729

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/6/2014

Primary Sponsor

Pat Garofalo

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 216B.1691, subdivision 1 to remove the capacity limitation on hydroelectric generation facilities
  • Eliminates the "less than 100 megawatts" restriction previously applied to hydroelectric energy technology classified as eligible renewable energy
  • Allows hydroelectric facilities of any capacity to qualify as eligible energy technology for renewable energy purposes
  • Maintains existing definitions and requirements for other renewable energy sources including solar, wind, hydrogen, and biomass

Legislative Description

Hydroelectric generation capacity limitation eliminated.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Policy

3/6/2014

Committee Referrals

Energy Policy3/6/2014

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