Section 216B.1694 — Innovative Energy Project.
216B.1694 INNOVATIVE ENERGY PROJECT. Subdivision 1. Definition. For the purposes of this section, the term “innovative energy project” means a proposed energy-generation facility or group of facilities which may be located on up to three sites: (1) that makes use of an innovative generation technology utilizing coal as a primary fuel in a highly efficient […]
Section 216B.1695 — Environmental Projects; Advance Determination Of Prudence.
216B.1695 ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS; ADVANCE DETERMINATION OF PRUDENCE. Subdivision 1. Qualifying project. A public utility may petition the commission for an advance determination of prudence for a project undertaken to comply with federal or state air quality standards of states in which the utility’s electric generation facilities are located, if the project has an expected jurisdictional […]
Section 216B.1696 — Competitive Rate For Energy-intensive, Trade-exposed Electric Utility Customer.
216B.1696 COMPETITIVE RATE FOR ENERGY-INTENSIVE, TRADE-EXPOSED ELECTRIC UTILITY CUSTOMER. Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) For purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given them. (b) “Clean energy technology” is energy technology that generates electricity from a carbon neutral generating resource including, but not limited to, solar, wind, hydroelectric, and biomass. (c) “Energy-intensive trade-exposed […]
Section 216B.169 — Renewable And High-efficiency Energy Rate Options.
216B.169 RENEWABLE AND HIGH-EFFICIENCY ENERGY RATE OPTIONS. Subdivision 1. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the following terms have the meanings given them. (a) “Utility” means a public utility, municipal utility, or cooperative electric association providing electric service at retail to Minnesota consumers. (b) “Renewable energy” has the meaning given in section 216B.2422, subdivision […]
Section 216B.1691 — Renewable Energy Objectives.
216B.1691 RENEWABLE ENERGY OBJECTIVES. Subdivision 1. Definitions. (a) Unless otherwise specified in law, “eligible energy technology” means an energy technology that generates electricity from the following renewable energy sources: (1) solar; (2) wind; (3) hydroelectric with a capacity of less than 100 megawatts; (4) hydrogen, provided that after January 1, 2010, the hydrogen must be […]
Section 216B.1692 — Emissions-reduction Rider.
216B.1692 EMISSIONS-REDUCTION RIDER. Subdivision 1. Qualifying projects. (a) Projects that may be approved for the emissions reduction-rate rider allowed in this section must: (1) be installed on existing large electric generating power plants, as defined in section 216B.2421, subdivision 2, clause (1), that are located in the state and that are currently not subject to […]
Section 216B.164 — Cogeneration And Small Power Production.
216B.164 COGENERATION AND SMALL POWER PRODUCTION. Subdivision 1. Scope and purpose. This section shall at all times be construed in accordance with its intent to give the maximum possible encouragement to cogeneration and small power production consistent with protection of the ratepayers and the public. Subd. 2. Applicability; rights maintained. (a) This section as well […]
Section 216B.1641 — Community Solar Garden.
216B.1641 COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDEN. (a) The public utility subject to section 116C.779 shall file by September 30, 2013, a plan with the commission to operate a community solar garden program which shall begin operations within 90 days after commission approval of the plan. Other public utilities may file an application at their election. The community […]
Section 216B.1642 — Solar Site Management.
216B.1642 SOLAR SITE MANAGEMENT. Subdivision 1. Site management practices. An owner of a ground-mounted solar site with a generating capacity of more than 40 kilowatts may follow site management practices that (1) provide native perennial vegetation and foraging habitat beneficial to game birds, songbirds, and pollinators, and (2) reduce stormwater runoff and erosion at the […]
Section 216B.1645 — Power Purchase Contract Or Investment.
216B.1645 POWER PURCHASE CONTRACT OR INVESTMENT. Subdivision 1. Commission authority. Upon the petition of a public utility, the Public Utilities Commission shall approve or disapprove power purchase contracts, investments, or expenditures entered into or made by the utility to satisfy the wind and biomass mandates contained in sections 216B.169, 216B.2423, and 216B.2424, and to satisfy […]