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MN HF2624

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/13/2021

Primary Sponsor

Todd Lippert

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Origin

House of Representatives

92nd Legislature 2021-2022

AI Summary

  • Expands the Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program to include farmland (classified as 2a, 2b, or 2c for property tax purposes) as eligible qualifying commercial real property.

  • Defines "land and water improvements" to include permanent farmland improvements that increase agricultural productivity or resiliency and reduce environmental impact, as well as water conservation measures with permanently affixed equipment.

  • Requires an agronomic assessment (study by independent third party) for farmland projects, in addition to energy audits or renewable energy feasibility studies for other commercial properties.

  • Adds requirement that mortgage lenders receive notice and provide written consent before any improvements are financed or assessments imposed on qualifying commercial real property.

  • Maintains existing PACE program requirements including licensed contractor performance, borrower ability-to-repay verification, inspection of installations, and liability running with the property.

Legislative Description

Property assessed clean energy program modified.

Last Action

Committee report, to adopt as amended and re-refer to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy

3/23/2022

Committee Referrals

Environment and Natural Resources Finance & Policy3/23/2022
Climate and Energy Finance & Policy5/13/2021

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