1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to energy; requiring a report on impact of certain energy-related 
1.3 	requirements.
1.4 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.5 	Section 1. REPORT.
 1.6 	By January 15, 2011, the Public Utilities Commission shall submit a report to the 
1.7 	members of the senate and house of representatives committees with primary jurisdiction 
1.8 	over energy policy that analyzes the impact on ratepayers from the activities required 
1.9 	under Minnesota Statutes, section 216B.1692, and Laws 2007, chapter 136, including the 
1.10 	direct impact on rates from the cost of utilities conducting the activities, and any impacts 
1.11 	on energy prices resulting from the activities. Costs included in the report should be 
1.12 	estimated through the year 2025. The commission may assess public utilities for the cost 
1.13 	of the study. The assessment is not subject to a cap on assessments specified in Minnesota 
1.14 	Statutes, section 216B.62, or any other law.

1.15 	EFFECTIVE DATE. This section is effective the day following final enactment.