SF 5105
Introduction - 94th Legislature (2025 - 2026)
Posted on 04/14/2026 09:30 a.m.
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A bill for an act
relating to workforce development; appropriating money for a grant to Northgate
Development, LLC, for workforce training for employment in renewable energy
and related construction.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:
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(a) $4,000,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the general fund to the
commissioner of employment and economic development for a grant to Northgate
Development, LLC, to train individuals facing barriers to employment in the skills needed
for work in renewable energy and related construction. Grant money may be used for:
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(1) building costs and operating expenses at the current site of the Regional
Apprenticeship Training Center in Minneapolis;
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(2) instruction costs, including curriculum development, on-the-job training, and purchase
of equipment and teaching materials;
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(3) support services for trainees;
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(4) job placement services; and
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(5) program administration and evaluation of program outcomes.
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(b) For purposes of this section, "renewable energy" and "related construction" mean
the design, construction, or maintenance of:
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(1) systems producing renewable energy from solar, wind, or geothermal sources;
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(2) systems that improve energy efficiency, as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section
216B.241, subdivision 1;
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(3) energy storage with battery technology;
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(4) infrastructure for charging all-electric or electric-hybrid vehicles; and
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(5) grid technologies that manage load and provide services to the distribution grid in a
manner that reduces usage or shifts demand to off-peak periods.
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(c) The training facility operated by Northgate Development and skills training programs
provided by training partners must use targeted outreach and recruitment strategies to reach
residents of underserved communities and individuals facing barriers to employment.
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