MN SF1566

Establishes the Energy Transition Legacy Office within the Department of Employment and Economic Development to support communities and workers affected by power plant retirements, with a director appointed by the governor.

Creates a 17-member voting advisory committee including legislators, tribal representatives, community officials, utility workers, and other stakeholders to develop a statewide energy transition legacy plan by July 1, 2022.

Requires the office to administer support programs including property tax revenue replacement, community energy transition grants, and worker benefits; coordinate resources across local, state, and federal levels; and provide annual reports to legislative committees on activities and facility closure impacts.

Directs the advisory committee to develop a comprehensive transition plan analyzing facility closure timing and locations, fiscal impacts on local governments, existing state programs, and recommendations for responding to economic implications of plant retirements.

Appropriates $450,000 in fiscal year 2022 and $450,000 in fiscal year 2023 from the general fund to establish and operate the Energy Transition Legacy Office.