SF 841

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 02/09/2010 02:16am

A bill for an act
relating to energy; requiring study and report concerning disclosure of energy
use of residential building to owners, purchasers, and renters.

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

Section 1. new text begin RESIDENTIAL ENERGY USE DISCLOSURE; STUDY AND
REPORT.
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new text begin (a) The commissioner of commerce shall study the issue of disclosing the energy use
of a residence to a purchaser or renter. For purposes of this section, "residence" includes
single and multiple family dwellings, apartments, and manufactured homes. The study
must include consideration of:
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new text begin (1) the energy consumption information an energy supplier, including a utility,
should furnish to a residential property owner;
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new text begin (2) whether different types of energy use information disclosure should be required
for existing and newly constructed residences;
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new text begin (3) the energy use information that would be useful to a purchaser or renter of a
residence; and
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new text begin (4) when and to which prospective or actual purchasers or renters disclosure should
be made.
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new text begin (b) The commissioner shall convene a stakeholder group to assist in the study that
must include, among others, apartment owners, manufactured home park owners, utilities,
real estate professionals, energy advocates, and consumers. The commissioner shall
report the results of the study along with any recommended legislation to the chairs of
the committees of the legislature with primary jurisdiction over energy policy by January
15, 2010.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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