Minnesota Green Iron initiative at the University of Minnesota's Natural Resources Research Institute appropriation

This bill appropriates $9 million for fiscal year 2026 and $9 million for fiscal year 2027 from the general fund to the University of Minnesota's Natural Resources Research Institute. The funds are designated for the "Minnesota Green Iron Initiative," which aims to advance industrial decarbonization through research and development using hydrogen, renewable energy, infrastructure, and community engagement. The initiative directly supports the University of Minnesota's research efforts to reduce carbon emissions in industrial processes. This is a funding measure focused on advancing clean energy research at a specific university research institute.