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MN SF2483

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2014

Primary Sponsor

Foung Hawj

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Defines "solar energy generating system" as devices designed to produce electricity by collecting, transferring, or converting solar-generated energy.

  • Establishes a method to determine whether multiple solar energy systems constructed within a 12-month period and sharing characteristics of a single development (ownership, interconnection, financing) must be combined for sizing purposes under power plant regulations.

  • Requires the Commissioner of Commerce to provide a written size determination within 30 days of request, with the Public Utilities Commission chair making final determinations in disputes.

  • Makes large electric power generating plants powered by solar eligible for alternative review procedures under Chapter 216E, the same streamlined process available for plants under 80 megawatts and natural gas-fueled plants.

  • Effective the day following final enactment.

Legislative Description

Large electric power generating plants regulation and solar generation facilities alternative review authorization

Last Action

Second reading

4/2/2014

Committee Referrals

Finance3/24/2014
Environment and Energy3/10/2014

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