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HF4596 • 2026
Brainerd; energy efficiency projects funding provided, and money appropriated.
Brainerd; energy efficiency projects funding provided, and money appropriated.
Energy
Passed Legislature
This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.
Bill History
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2026-03-23
House
Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy
Official Summary Text
Brainerd; energy efficiency projects funding provided, and money appropriated.
Current Bill Text
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A bill for an act relating to energy; appropriating money for certain energy efficiency projects in the city of Brainerd. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA: Section 1. new text begin ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROJECTS; BRAINERD PUBLIC UTILITIES; APPROPRIATION. new text end new text begin (a) Notwithstanding Minnesota Statutes, section 116C.779, subdivision 1, paragraph (j), $7,500,000 in fiscal year 2027 is appropriated from the renewable development account under Minnesota Statutes, section 116C.779, subdivision 1, to the commissioner of commerce for a grant to Brainerd Public Utilities for energy efficiency projects. The appropriation under this section is available until expended. new text end new text begin (b) For purposes of this section, "energy efficiency project" includes but is not limited to: new text end new text begin (1) upgrades to existing turbine generators; new text end new text begin (2) replacing existing turbine generators with new units; or new text end new text begin (3) improvements to existing structures to accommodate new turbine generators. new text end