MN HF4023

Adds nuclear power to the list of "eligible energy technologies" that qualify toward Minnesota's renewable and carbon-free energy standards, alongside solar, wind, hydroelectric, hydrogen, and biomass

Removes the existing prohibition on the Public Utilities Commission issuing certificates of need for new nuclear power plant construction

Exempts nuclear-powered electric generating plants, hydroelectric facilities, and biomass facilities from the certificate of need requirement, unless the commission determines the exemption is not in the public interest

Removes the 100-megawatt capacity limit on hydroelectric facilities qualifying as eligible energy technology

Requires electric utility rate impact reports to include explanations of efforts to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and increase renewable energy use without adversely affecting customer costs or service reliability