Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to allocate funding for energy efficiency improvements to the former St. Paul Athletic Club building. This initiative is focused on enhancing the building's energy use through specific upgrades.

Main Provisions

• Appropriation of Funds: The bill proposes to appropriate $4,500,000 from Minnesota's renewable development account to the commissioner of commerce. This funding is intended as a grant to Youthprise, an organization responsible for overseeing the improvements to the building.
• Energy Efficiency Improvements: The improvements specified in the bill include roof repair and replacement to support solar panels, upgrades to LED lighting, and covering design and engineering costs related to these projects.
• Funding Period: The allocated funds are intended for fiscal year 2026 and will be available until June 30, 2028.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

• The appropriation for these improvements is made notwithstanding existing provisions in Minnesota Statutes section 116C.779, subdivision 1, paragraph j, indicating an exception to regular funding allocation rules.

Relevant Terms

energy efficiency, renewable development account, solar panels, LED lighting, grant, Youthprise, appropriation, St. Paul Athletic Club building.