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MN SF2813

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Dave Thompson

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Origin

Senate

88th Legislature 2013-2014

AI Summary

  • Amends Minnesota Statutes section 216B.1691, subdivision 1 to eliminate the 100 megawatt capacity limitation on hydroelectric generation as an eligible energy technology
  • Removes language requiring hydroelectric facilities to have "a capacity of less than 100 megawatts" to qualify as renewable energy sources under state law
  • Maintains all other definitions of eligible energy technologies including solar, wind, hydrogen, and biomass
  • Broadens the definition of hydroelectric generation eligible for renewable energy incentives or requirements regardless of facility size

Legislative Description

Hydroelectric generation capacity limitation elimination

Last Action

Referred to Environment and Energy

3/19/2014

Committee Referrals

Environment and Energy3/19/2014

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