SF 1433

Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)

Posted on 02/18/2025 09:15 a.m.

A bill for an act
relating to energy; requiring electric utilities to obtain consent from utility customers
prior to implementing a time-of-use rate program; 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.160] TIME-OF-USE RATE PROGRAMS.
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new text begin Subdivision 1. new text end

new text begin Definitions. new text end

new text begin (a) For the purposes of this section, the following terms have
the meanings given.
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new text begin (b) "Electric utility" has the meaning given in section 216B.38, subdivision 5.
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new text begin (c) "Time-of-use rate" means an electric utility pricing structure where the rate charged
to utility customers varies depending on the time of day.
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new text begin Subd. 2. new text end

new text begin Consent required. new text end

new text begin (a) An electric utility that implements a time-of-use rate
must require customers to consent to the rate structure.
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new text begin (b) An electric utility must create a form that the person who owns the home or business
receiving electric service must sign to opt in to the time-of-use rate program and allow the
electric utility to install the necessary equipment. The form must be in 12-point, boldface
type, and must:
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new text begin (1) clearly state the opt-in is not required and the person's service is not affected if the
person does not opt in;
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new text begin (2) provide an explanation of the time-of-use rate program; and
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new text begin (3) indicate that written consent is required to install the equipment necessary to
implement the time-of-use rate program.
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