Purpose

• Establishes a state policy to support the development and deployment of carbon capture and sequestration technologies in Minnesota as a method to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and help achieve the state’s greenhouse gas emission-reduction goals established under section 216H.02 subdivision 1.

Main Provisions

• Codifies a state policy in Minnesota Statutes chapter 216H, specifically section 216H.022, directing state support for carbon capture and sequestration technologies.
• Ties the policy to achieving the state’s greenhouse gas emission-reduction goals as defined in section 216H.02 subdivision 1.

Significance and Implications

• Signals the state’s official endorsement of carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) as a tool to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
• Could guide future agency actions, regulations, funding, or programs toward CCS development and deployment to meet stated emission goals.

Relationship to Existing Law and Changes

• Adds a new policy statement within Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 216H (section 216H.022).
• Aligns with and reinforces the existing GHG reduction goals found in section 216H.02 subdivision 1.

Potential Impacts

• May influence how energy and environmental agencies prioritize CCS projects, research, and investments.
• Over time, could affect energy policy direction, regulatory considerations, and funding related to carbon capture and sequestration.

Relevant Terms - carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) - carbon capture and sequestration technologies - greenhouse gas emissions - state greenhouse gas emission-reduction goals - Minnesota Statutes chapter 216H - 216H.02 subdivision 1 - state policy - deployment - development - energy policy