SF 3219

as introduced - 86th Legislature (2009 - 2010) Posted on 03/10/2010 12:38pm

A bill for an act
relating to energy; requiring electric utilities to annually submit informational
smart grid development and implementation plans to Public Utilities
Commission; amending Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 216B.16, by adding a
subdivision.

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

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 216B.16, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 7e. new text end

new text begin Smart grid development and implementation plans. new text end

new text begin (a) It is
in the public interest to encourage Minnesota electric utilities to plan for the future
implementation of new smart grid technologies in order to improve the efficiency,
reliability, and security of the electric grid, encourage the development of renewable
energy, and accommodate the economic transfer of energy within and between states.
new text end

new text begin (b) For the purpose of this subdivision, "smart grid technologies" are advanced
technology-assisted efficiency programs and devices that allow for two-way informational
flows between electric suppliers and consumers, and provide the capability to monitor
transmission flow, electric generation, customer preferences, and individual appliances
or energy-using devices. Smart grid technologies include, but are not limited to,
infrastructure that integrates digital information and controls technology to improve the
reliability, security, and efficiency of the electric grid.
new text end

new text begin (c) By January 15, 2011, and annually thereafter, electric utilities shall submit an
informational report to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission summarizing the
utilities' plans for implementing smart grid technologies.
new text end