1E Requiring public utilities to meet certain renewable energy standards; modifying certain eligible energy objectives requirements; specifying an eligible technology standard; requiring nuclear generating facilities to meet certain eligible energy technologies; authorizing the public utilities commission (PUC) to delay or modify the implementation of a standard obligation under certain conditions; authorizing the PUC to exercise the authority to delay or modify implementation of a standard obligation as part of an integrated resource planning procedure; requiring the PUC to establish a program for tradable renewable energy credits by a certain date; requiring the PUC to require all electric utilities to participate in commission approved credit tracking systems; requiring the PUC to investigate and order compliance with the requirements, authorizing imposition of a financial penalty for failure to comply; requiring the PUC to maximize benefits to Minnesota citizens; requiring certain utilities to study and develop transmission network enhancements to support the set requirements and milestones for renewable energy; repealing certain statutes relating to setting renewable and high efficiency energy rate options
(Ch. 3, 2007)