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MN HF3007

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/12/2014

Primary Sponsor

Carolyn Laine

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Caps building permit fees for solar energy systems on one- and two-family residential dwellings at $500 plus $15 per kilowatt of capacity over ten kilowatts
  • Allows municipalities to charge additional fees only if the permit involves roof structure modifications, requires additional inspections, or requires nonstandard processing
  • Defines "solar energy system" by reference to Minnesota Statutes section 216C.06, subdivision 17
  • Sets permit fees for nonresidential solar installations under one megawatt based on project value minus the cost of solar panels, power electronics, and other non-inspected system elements
  • Establishes these fee limits as the maximum allowed under existing building code fee provisions in section 326B.153

Legislative Description

Solar energy system installation building permit fees regulated.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Policy

3/12/2014

Committee Referrals

Energy Policy3/12/2014

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