Requirement for electric utilities to meet the renewable energy, solar, or carbon-free standard delayed under certain conditions; and demolition of fossil-fuel-powered electric generating plants prohibited under certain conditions.

HF 369 delays Minnesota's renewable energy standards for electric utilities under specific conditions and prohibits demolishing fossil-fuel power plants if utilities miss emission reduction goals. The bill gives the utility commission authority to delay implementation if it determines this serves the public interest, considering factors like customer costs, environmental impact, grid reliability, and permitting delays. Utilities failing to meet a 2025 emission goal (set under section 216C.05) automatically face a three-year delay in meeting renewable standards. Additionally, political subdivisions cannot issue demolition permits for fossil-fuel plants if utilities miss this goal, as determined by the commissioner. The bill directly affects Minnesota's electric utilities and local governments issuing permits.