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The commission evaluates the energy policies of the state, assessing the impact on the future of the environment and the economy. The commission also monitors the state's progress in achieving goals to develop renewable sources of electric energy; evaluates progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions; reviews and recommends proposed energy legislation; and takes public testimony on energy issues.

The Legislative Energy Commission replaced the Legislative Electric Energy Task Force (LEETF) in 2008 (see Laws of Minnesota 2008, chapter 296, article 1, section 14).

For much of its early history, the LEETF it was largely concerned with nuclear energy generation and storage issues. 

As of 2024, the commission consists of: nine members of the house of representatives, five of whom are appointed by the speaker of the house and four of whom are appointed by the leader of the minority caucus; and nine members of the senate, five of whom are appointed by the leader of the majority caucus and four of whom are appointed by the leader of the minority caucus.

The commission may employ full-time and part-time staff, contract for consulting services, and may reimburse the expenses of persons requested to assist it in its duties. The director of the Legislative Coordinating Commission shall assist the commission in administrative matters. The commission shall elect co-chairs, one member of the house of representatives and one member of the senate from among the committee and subcommittee chairs named to the commission. The commission members from the house of representatives shall elect the house of representatives co-chair, and the commission members from the senate shall elect the senate co-chair.