Large energy facility definition modification
SF 1455 modifies Minnesota's definition of "large energy facility" in statute 216B.2421, subdivision 2. The key change raises the capacity threshold for electric power plants from 50,000 kilowatts to 100,000 kilowatts to qualify as a "large energy facility." This adjustment directly affects new or expanded power generation projects meeting the higher capacity standard. The bill updates the regulatory classification for such facilities without altering other provisions or creating new requirements.
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in committee
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Introduction
Feb 2025
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Introduced Feb 17, 2025
Last action Mar 20, 2025
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Feb 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Hoffman
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Glenn Gruenhagen
RRepublican
Co
Jason Rarick
RRepublican
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