HF 2460

as introduced - 90th Legislature (2017 - 2018) Posted on 03/20/2017 01:29pm

A bill for an act
relating to utilities; providing for cost recovery for certain utility activities
concerning alternative-fuel vehicles; amending Minnesota Statutes 2016, section
216B.16, by adding a subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2016, section 216B.16, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:

new text begin Subd. 20. new text end

new text begin Alternative-fuel vehicles. new text end

new text begin (a) Notwithstanding any provision in this section,
a public utility may propose and the commission may approve the development and
implementation of programs and tariffs designed to address the market for alternative-fuel
vehicles. In determining whether to approve a utility proposal under this subdivision, the
commission may consider the potential net economic and environmental benefits of
alternative-fuel vehicles, as well as the degree to which the proposal:
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new text begin (1) allows the public utility to respond to demand for alternative-fuel vehicles;
new text end

new text begin (2) ensures customer choice in alternative-fuel vehicle charging equipment and services;
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new text begin (3) improves the utilization and modernization of the electric grid;
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new text begin (4) contributes to state policy objectives; and
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new text begin (5) minimizes the rate impacts on nonparticipating ratepayers.
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new text begin (b) The commission may approve the recovery of reasonable costs from ratepayers for
activities under this subdivision, except that a public utility is prohibited from recovering
costs approved under this subdivision from a ratepayer that is:
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new text begin (1) a pipeline that transports refined petroleum products; or
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new text begin (2) a refiner of petroleum products.
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new text begin (c) For the purposes of this subdivision, "alternative-fuel vehicle" means a vehicle
propelled by a fuel other than gasoline, diesel fuel, or propane.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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