MN SF4060

Removes the geographic restriction limiting subscribers to the same county or contiguous counties as the solar facility, allowing subscribers from anywhere in the utility's service territory.

Maintains existing requirements that solar gardens have a maximum nameplate capacity of one megawatt and minimum five subscribers with no single subscriber owning more than 40 percent.

Requires each subscription to be sized at least 200 watts and supply no more than 120 percent of the subscriber's average annual electricity consumption.

Public utilities must purchase all energy generated by community solar gardens at rates calculated under section 216B.164 or the applicable retail rate until a commission-approved rate is established.

Effective date of August 1, 2018.