SF 4942
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 04/08/2026 09:16 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to energy; exempting certain municipal electric utilities from the life-cycle
analysis requirement; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.1691, by
adding a subdivision.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
Section 1.
Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 216B.1691, is amended by adding a subdivision
to read:
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(a) A municipal electric utility located
in the city of Hibbing that was in operation before the commission's decision in docket
number 24-352 is exempt from:
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(1) a requirement to submit a facility specific life-cycle analysis of waste-derived fuel;
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(2) a requirement to submit a fuel mix report; and
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(3) reevaluation requirements.
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(b) The electricity generated by waste-derived fuel at a municipal electric utility must
be considered when determining whether the municipal electric utility satisfies the eligible
energy technology standard under subdivision 2a.
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