Mandate Details

Description:	Written report that: (1) provides an update on the progress made to permit, approve, and construct the electric utility infrastructure necessary to meet the state's renewable energy objectives; (2) describes efforts made by the commission to engage stakeholders in environmental justice areas in permitting, approving, and constructing electric utility infrastructure; and (3) provides information regarding any cumulative impact analysis ordered by the commissioner of the Minn. Pollution Control Agency pertaining to any electric utility infrastructure
Law:	2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 127 Art. 43 Sec. 3
Statute:	216I.03 Subd. 4
Agency(ies)/Supplier(s):	Minn. Public Utilities Commission
Due Date:	12/15/2025
Frequency:	Biennial - 2 years
Subjects:	Energy Issues Public Utilities
Committee/Agency Jurisdiction:	Energy Utilities
Note:	Renewable energy objectives are those under Minn. Stat. 216B.1691 "Environmental justice area" means an area in Minnesota that, based on the most recent data published by the United States Census Bureau, meets one or more of the following criteria: (1) 40% or more of the area's total population is nonwhite; (2) 35% or more of households in the area have an income that is at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level; (3) 40% or more of the area's residents over the age of five have limited English proficiency; or (4) the area is located within Indian country, as defined in United State Code, title 18, section 1151.

No items received for this mandate.

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