MN HF4242

Commissioner must adopt new commercial energy codes beginning in 2024 using ASHRAE 90.1 or more efficient standards, with codes adopted from 2024-2036 incrementally achieving an 80 percent reduction in annual net energy consumption by 2036.

Commissioner must adopt new residential energy codes beginning in 2026 using the International Energy Conservation Code or more efficient standards, with codes adopted from 2026-2038 incrementally achieving a 70 percent reduction in annual net energy consumption by 2038.

Establishes residential energy rating rebate program by September 1, 2024, administered by the commissioner of commerce, providing rebates up to $5,000 per single-family unit and $2,500 per other housing types for Zero Energy Ready Home Program certification costs, with a maximum of $15,000 per building and one rebate per unit.

$600,000 appropriated from general fund for fiscal year 2025 to support the rebate program, with up to $100,000 available for program administration and outreach; appropriation expires June 30, 2029.

Commissioner must submit annual reports beginning January 15, 2026, to legislative committees detailing number of rebates awarded, breakdown by housing type, and mean and median rebate amounts; program expires June 30, 2029.