SF 2041

1st Engrossment - 85th Legislature (2007 - 2008) Posted on 12/15/2009 12:00am

A bill for an act
relating to energy; authorizing the St. Paul Port Authority to create a
not-for-profit corporation to own or operate a steam producing facility.

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

Section 1. new text begin ST. PAUL PORT AUTHORITY; ENERGY FACILITY.
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new text begin Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 465.717, the St. Paul Port Authority
may create a not-for-profit corporation for purposes of owning or operating, or both, a
steam producing facility to be located in St. Paul that uses fuel consistent with eligible
energy technologies as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 216B.1691.
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new text begin The facility may not sell energy to retail customers other than one customer using
steam in a paper recycling operation.
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new text begin The environmental review and permitting and other preliminary work for the facility
may proceed but construction of the facility may not be commenced until the facility
receives support from local community organizations.
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