HF 1177

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/16/2011 10:06am

A bill for an act
relating to energy; providing for grants to promote community energy outreach
and assistance.

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

Section 1. new text begin RENEWABLE ENERGY; COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
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new text begin The utility subject to Minnesota Statutes, section 116C.779, shall transfer $625,000
in fiscal year 2012 and $625,000 in fiscal year 2013 only to the Department of Commerce
on a schedule determined by the commissioner of commerce. These funds must be
deposited in the special revenue fund and are appropriated to the commissioner for
grants to promote community energy outreach and assistance. Of the amounts identified,
$625,000 each year is for continued funding of community energy technical assistance
and outreach on renewable energy and energy efficiency, as described in Minnesota
Statutes, section 216C.385. Of this amount, $125,000 each year is for technical assistance
in the metropolitan area.
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