Relating to energy; establishing provisions regulating plug-in solar photovoltaic devices; expanding the ability of the commissioner of commerce to enter into energy research partnerships or compacts; providing for energy security planning; extending or…

What it does: Exempts plug-in solar devices up to 1,200 watts from utility interconnection agreements, net metering and utility fees or approvals, though utilities may require registration; extends energy grant deadlines; lets the Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority borrow money and sell loans; and changes heat pump rebate rules. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Adoption of the amendment: to amend SF 4504 as follows (A31): Page 1, after line 11, insert: "Section 1

Amends the bill to count electricity from burning wood chips from timber by-products or discarded wood as carbon-free under the state electricity standard, for technology supplying at least 50% of a utility's annual Minnesota retail sales. (AI-written)

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