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MN HF2967

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Pat Garofalo

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Increases the annual assessment the Department of Commerce may levy on utilities from $450,000 to $980,000 for energy conservation technical assistance purposes.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • The uniform reporting system must enable accurate measurement of costs and energy savings from energy conservation improvements required under Minnesota Statutes section 216B.241.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Protection Finance and Policy3/26/2014
Energy Policy3/12/2014

Full Bill Text

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