Purpose

The bill aims to end the community solar garden program by adding a sunset provision to state law. It creates an expiration date for the program, setting it to end on July 31, 2028.

Main provisions

• Adds a new subdivision (Subd. 15) to Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 216B.1641, titled “Sunset.”
• The sunset provision states that the community solar garden program expires on July 31, 2028.
• This is a formal amendment to the statute to establish a definite end date for the program.

Significance and impact

• Establishes a clear end date for the community solar garden program, meaning no new program operations after July 31, 2028 unless further legislation changes the date.
• Could affect solar developers, participants in community solar projects, utilities, and state energy planning.

How it changes existing law

• Amends Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 216B.1641 by adding Subd. 15 (Sunset), which sets the expiration date for the program.

Potential considerations

• The excerpt does not specify what happens after the expiration date (e.g., renewals, replacements, or alternative programs), which may require additional legislation or policy decisions.

Relevant Terms

community solar garden program, sunset, expiration date, Subd. 15, Minnesota Statutes 2024 section 216B.1641, July 31, 2028, energy policy, sunsetting, amendments, solar energy