MN SF2989

Establishes a new energy assurance and emergency energy conservation plan that the commissioner must maintain and update at least every five years, including profiles of energy sectors, long-term preparedness priorities, and response protocols for energy supply emergencies.

Creates a petroleum end user program allowing the commissioner to certify priority end users (including State Patrol, law enforcement, and emergency medical services) and require petroleum suppliers to allocate motor gasoline, middle distillates, and propane during declared energy emergencies.

Modifies energy auditor standards by replacing "certified energy auditor" requirements with "qualified professional" standards and adds natural gas infrastructure installation to the definition of eligible energy improvements.

Changes solar energy system siting requirements by allowing applicants to propose only one site instead of two, and permits counties to assume responsibility for permitting solar facilities up to 25,000 kilowatts.

Repeals the previous emergency energy conservation and allocation plan statute and consolidates emergency procedures, allowing energy supply emergencies to be declared by the governor or Executive Council for up to 30 days with renewal capability.