MN SF3902

Eliminates the requirement that the Public Utilities Commission establish a range of environmental costs for use in utility planning and resource selection proceedings.

Removes the strikethrough language "including environmental costs" from the standard requiring nonrenewable energy facilities to be less expensive than renewable energy alternatives.

Repeals Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 216B.2422, subdivision 3, which required the PUC to quantify and establish environmental cost ranges for different electricity generation methods.

Maintains existing certificate of need requirements for large energy facilities, including evaluations of energy demand forecasts, conservation programs, and alternative energy sources.

All provisions become effective the day following final enactment.