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HF 1866

as introduced - 91st Legislature (2019 - 2020) Posted on 02/28/2019 02:31pm

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underscored = added, new language.

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A bill for an act
relating to energy; providing for beneficial electrification goals to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and improve public health; proposing coding for new
law in Minnesota Statutes, chapter 216B.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

new text begin [216B.247] BENEFICIAL ELECTRIFICATION.
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new text begin (a) It is the goal of the state to promote energy end uses powered by electricity that result
in a net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and improvements to public health, consistent
with the goal established under section 216H.02, subdivision 1.
new text end

new text begin (b) To the maximum reasonable extent, beneficial electrification should prioritize
investment and activity in low-income and underresourced communities, maintain or improve
the quality of electricity service, maximize customer savings, improve the integration of
wind and solar generation, and prioritize job creation.
new text end

Sec. 2.

new text begin [216B.248] PUBLIC UTILITY BENEFICIAL ELECTRIFICATION.
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new text begin (a) By September 29 of each odd-numbered year, each public utility must submit to the
commission a plan to promote energy end uses powered by electricity within its service
area. To the maximum reasonable extent, the plans must:
new text end

new text begin (1) maximize consumer savings over the lifetime of the investment;
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new text begin (2) maintain or enhance the reliability of electricity service;
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new text begin (3) support the integration of solar and wind power;
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new text begin (4) encourage load shape management and energy storage that reduce overall system
costs;
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new text begin (5) prioritize electrification projects in economically disadvantaged communities; and
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new text begin (6) produce a net reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, based on the electricity
generation portfolio of the public utility proposing the plan either over the lifetime of the
conversion or by 2050, whichever is sooner.
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new text begin (b) By April 29 of each even-numbered year, the commission must approve, reject, or
modify the plan of a public utility, consistent with the public interest.
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