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MN HF955

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/25/2013

Primary Sponsor

Melissa Hortman

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Origin

House of Representatives

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum capacity threshold for small electric generators to qualify for net metering from 40 kilowatts to one megawatt in Minnesota Statutes section 216B.164.

  • Applies the increased capacity threshold to all provisions governing net metering billing, compensation rates, and utility interconnection agreements.

  • Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a uniform statewide contract form for utilities interconnecting with qualifying facilities under the new one-megawatt threshold.

  • Allows existing interconnection contracts to remain in force until either party provides written notice (10 to 30 days) electing to apply the new uniform statewide contract form.

  • Effective the day following final enactment.

Legislative Description

Small electric generators maximum capacity to qualify for net metering amended.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Policy

2/25/2013

Committee Referrals

Energy Policy2/25/2013

Full Bill Text

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