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MN HF4257

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/28/2018

Primary Sponsor

Cal Bahr

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Origin

House of Representatives

90th Legislature 2017-2018

AI Summary

  • Amends the annual contribution requirements for utilities owning Prairie Island and Monticello nuclear plants, changing from a per-dry-cask fee structure to fixed annual amounts of $16,000,000 when plants are operating and specified amounts when shut down.

  • Establishes separate contribution amounts for Prairie Island ($7,500,000 annually when not in operation) and Monticello ($5,250,000 annually when not in operation), contingent on commission approval.

  • Requires utilities to withhold funds from renewable development account transfers to pay obligations related to poultry litter facilities ($4,000,000 to $6,500,000 annually through 2021) and biomass entities ($6,800,000 annually for five years).

  • Updates references in the solar energy incentive program section to reflect the revised renewable development account funding structure and paragraph numbering changes.

  • Makes all amendments effective the day following final enactment.

Legislative Description

Utility annual contribution to the renewable development account amended.

Last Action

Introduction and first reading, referred to Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance

3/28/2018

Committee Referrals

Job Growth and Energy Affordability Policy and Finance3/28/2018

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