Energy finance and policy bill.

HF 7 appropriates $12.6 million annually to the Minnesota Department of Commerce and $13.3 million to the Public Utilities Commission for energy programs. It funds specific initiatives including $150,000 yearly for vermiculite insulation remediation in weatherization-eligible homes, $961,000 yearly for community solar garden administration (assessed directly to utilities), and $500,000 yearly to expand clean energy resource teams. The bill modifies existing energy finance structures rather than creating new regulations, focusing on directing state funds toward implementation of current energy policies. This directly affects the Department of Commerce, natural gas utilities, community solar providers, and households participating in weatherization programs.