Community energy transition grant program funding provided, and money appropriated.
HF 1588 appropriates $6.5 million from the general fund for Minnesota's Community Energy Transition Grant Program in fiscal year 2026. The funds are designated for the commissioner of employment and economic development to administer grants under Minnesota Statutes section 116J.55. This bill directly provides financial resources to local communities and organizations applying for energy transition projects, such as renewable energy installations or efficiency upgrades, without changing program eligibility or requirements. It is a procedural funding measure with no new policy provisions.
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action Feb 26, 2025
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Introduced
Introduction and first reading, referred to Workforce, Labor, and Economic Development Finance and Policy
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Party
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Shane Mekeland
RRepublican
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Ben Davis
RRepublican
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Josiah Hill
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Spencer Igo
RRepublican
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