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MN HF955
Bill
Status
2/25/2013
Primary Sponsor
Melissa Hortman
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AI Summary
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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.
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Applies the increased capacity threshold to all provisions governing net metering billing, compensation rates, and utility interconnection agreements.
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Requires the Public Utilities Commission to establish a uniform statewide contract form for utilities interconnecting with qualifying facilities under the new one-megawatt threshold.
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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.
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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