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HF2681 (Legislative Session 94 (2025-2026))

Certain uses of B100 fuel included as a carbon-free energy technology.

Related bill: SF2018

AI Generated Summary

Purpose of the Bill

The bill aims to amend Minnesota's energy statutes to further integrate carbon-free energy technologies into the state's electricity generation and procurement processes. It includes specific provisions to promote the use of B100 biodiesel fuel as a part of the state's carbon-free energy strategy.

Main Provisions

  • Carbon-Free Energy Requirements: The bill outlines progressive targets for electric utilities in Minnesota to generate or procure electricity from carbon-free technologies. These targets are set to reach 80% by 2030 for public utilities (60% for other electric utilities), 90% by 2035, and 100% by 2040 for all electric utilities.

  • Inclusion of Biodiesel Fuel: The legislation specifies that electricity generated from technologies using B100 biodiesel fuel qualifies as carbon-free. Specifically, a peaking facility that runs exclusively on biodiesel fuel qualifies for up to 400 hours each year.

Significant Changes to Existing Law

  • The bill modifies Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 216B.1691 subdivision 2g to formally include B100 biodiesel as a recognized carbon-free energy source, adding it to the mix of technologies that electric utilities can employ to meet carbon-free standards.

Relevant Terms

carbon-free energy, electricity generation, utilities, B100 biodiesel fuel, carbon-free standards, renewable energy targets, biodiesel, peaking facility.

Bill text versions

Actions

DateChamberWhereTypeNameCommittee Name
March 24, 2025HouseFloorActionIntroduction and first reading, referred toEnergy Finance and Policy

Citations

 
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Progress through the legislative process

17%
In Committee

Sponsors