MN HF3955

Modifies ownership provisions for preweatherization measures and energy conservation improvements to clarify that building owners hold exclusive property rights except where utilities hold security interests for loans.

Increases minimum spending requirement for public utilities furnishing gas service from 0.4 percent to 0.8 percent of three-year average gross operating revenue from residential customers for low-income programs.

Defines "low-income" households as those with income at or below 60 percent of state median income and requires the commissioner to consider historic spending, participation levels, and energy savings when approving low-income program goals.

Allows up to 15 percent of public utility low-income spending to be used on preweatherization measures and requires the commissioner to establish a qualifying list by July 15 following enactment.

Requires the commissioner to convene a stakeholder group by July 1, 2021, and every five years thereafter to review and update eligibility guidelines for multifamily buildings in low-income programs.