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MN HF2967
Bill
Status
3/12/2014
Primary Sponsor
Pat Garofalo
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AI Summary
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Increases the annual assessment the Department of Commerce may levy on utilities from $450,000 to $980,000 for energy conservation technical assistance purposes.
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Allows the Commissioner to approve energy-savings assumptions from sources other than the Commissioner's own orders, provided those assumptions are approved by the Commissioner.
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Allocates up to $500,000 annually from the increased assessment to develop, operate, maintain, and provide technical support for a statewide uniform electronic data reporting and tracking system for all utilities.
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The uniform reporting system must enable accurate measurement of costs and energy savings from energy conservation improvements required under Minnesota Statutes section 216B.241.
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Effective the day following final enactment and applies to assessments made after June 30, 2014.
Legislative Description
Commerce Department utilities assessment amount amended; and incremental revenue allocated to develop and maintain a statewide uniform energy conservation reporting system for utilities.
Last Action
Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy
3/26/2014