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HF 5445

as introduced - 93rd Legislature (2023 - 2024) Posted on 05/01/2024 09:28am

KEY: stricken = removed, old language.
underscored = added, new language.

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Introduction Posted on 05/01/2024

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A bill for an act
relating to energy; appropriating money for certain energy efficiency projects in
Brainerd.

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

Section 1. new text begin ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS; BRAINERD PUBLIC UTILITIES;
APPROPRIATION.
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new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 116C.779, subdivision 1, paragraph (j),
$9,900,000 in fiscal year 2025 is appropriated from the renewable development account
under Minnesota Statutes, section 116C.779, subdivision 1, to the commissioner of commerce
for a grant to Brainerd Public Utilities for energy efficiency projects. The appropriation
under this section is available until expended.
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new text begin (b) For the purposes of this section, "energy efficiency project" includes but is not limited
to:
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new text begin (1) upgrades to existing turbine generators;
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new text begin (2) replacing existing turbine generators with new units; or
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new text begin (3) improvements to existing structures to accommodate new turbine generators.
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