HF2162 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))
Geothermal planning grants funding provided, and money appropriated.
Related bill: SF2454
AI Generated Summary
Purpose
- To provide funding for geothermal planning by awarding planning grants.
Main Provisions
- Section 1 establishes a one-time appropriation in fiscal year 2026.
- Source of funds: from the Renewable Development Account (Minnesota Statutes, 116C.779, subdivision 1).
- Recipient: the commissioner of commerce.
- Use of funds: to award geothermal planning grants to eligible applicants under Minnesota Statutes section 216C.47.
- Legal mechanism: the appropriation is made “notwithstanding” Minnesota Statutes section 116C.779, subdivision 1, paragraph j, meaning it bypasses or overrides that specific provision for this appropriation.
- Timing: this is a one-time appropriation.
Significance and Changes to Law
- Creates a new, one-time funding flow from the Renewable Development Account to support geothermal planning.
- Expands or enables grant-making authority for geothermal planning through the commissioner of commerce.
- Temporarily adjusts existing statutory constraints for this appropriation using the notwithstanding clause.
Summary of Impact
- Provides targeted funding in FY2026 to support geothermal planning projects by eligible applicants, potentially accelerating geothermal energy planning and development in Minnesota.
Relevant Terms geothermal planning grants; commissioner of commerce; Renewable Development Account; Minnesota Statutes 116C.779; subdivision 1; paragraph j; fiscal year 2026; one-time appropriation; eligible applicants; Minnesota Statutes 216C.47; notwithstanding.
Actions
| Date | Chamber | Where | Type | Name | Committee Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 12, 2025 | House | Action | Introduction and first reading, referred to | Energy Finance and Policy | |
| March 17, 2025 | House | Action | Author added |
Citations
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]Progress through the legislative process
In Committee