SF58 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Cooperative electric associations exemption from clean and renewable energy standards
Related bill: HF1200
AI Generated Summary
Senate SF No 58 is a legislative bill introduced in Minnesota that proposes to exempt cooperative electric associations from certain clean and renewable energy standards. Specifically, the bill seeks to amend the existing state statutes to exclude these cooperatives from having to comply with standards related to using eligible energy technologies (like solar, wind, hydroelectric, hydrogen, and biomass), solar energy obligations, carbon-free technology requirements, and distributed solar energy compliance.
The bill defines various terms relevant to the law, includes definitions for what constitutes eligible technology, and specifies what properties define an environmental justice area. The exemption applied to the cooperative electric associations is contingent on adherence to federal law and impacts multiple energy standards previously set by the state.
Bill text versions
- Introduction PDF file
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Introduction and first reading | |
| January 15, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Referred to | Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate |
| January 15, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Referred to | Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate |
| February 12, 2025 | House | Floor | Action | Author added | |
| February 12, 2025 | Senate | Floor | Action | Author added |
Citations
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"analysis": {
"added": [
"Introduces a new definition for 'carbon-free' technology that doesn't emit carbon dioxide."
],
"removed": [],
"summary": "This bill modifies the definition section for clean and renewable energy standards under section 216B.1691.",
"modified": [
"Redefines what constitutes 'eligible energy technology' to include updated renewable sources."
]
},
"citation": "216B.1691",
"subdivision": "subdivision 1"
},
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"analysis": {
"added": [],
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"summary": "Reference to federal definition of Indian country as used for determining environmental justice areas.",
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},
"citation": "18 U.S.C. § 1151",
"subdivision": ""
}
]