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HF 1366

Brainerd; energy efficiency projects funding provided, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session

HF 1366 authorizes funding to support energy efficiency projects in the Brainerd area, funding and implementing improvements to reduce energy use and costs.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 1366

Summary of Minnesota HF 1366 (2025-2026)

Title: Brainerd; energy efficiency projects funding provided, and money appropriated

Jurisdiction: Minnesota House of Representatives

Session: 2025-2026

Status: Introduced and referred to Energy Finance and Policy (as of 2025-02-24)

1) Purpose and intent

HF 1366 authorizes funding for energy efficiency projects in the Brainerd area and appropriates money to support those projects. The bill is intended to promote energy efficiency improvements, likely targeting public facilities, utilities, or community-based energy programs within or serving Brainerd. The overall aim is to reduce energy consumption, lower operating costs, and support local energy resilience through targeted funding.

2) Key provisions and changes

  • Funding authorization: The bill provides a specific appropriation (the exact dollar amount is not stated in the introductory information provided) designated for energy efficiency projects in Brainerd.
  • Project scope: While the exact project list is not detailed in the summary, typical provisions in such bills include:
    • Upgrades to public facilities (schools, municipal buildings, etc.)
    • District energy or utility efficiency improvements
    • Efficiency retrofits in public housing or community facilities
    • Energy performance contracting opportunities or grants/loans for efficiency measures
  • Program administration: Likely outlines who administers the funds (state agency or authority) and any requirements for project selection, reporting, auditing, or oversight.
  • Matching or local funding: The bill may include provisions about matching funds, local contributions, or leveraged financing to maximize impact.
  • Timeline and milestones: The bill may set deadlines for project selection, completion, and reporting intervals to the legislature or the administering agency.

(Note: The exact text of HF 1366 is not included in the provided information, so the above reflects common components of energy efficiency appropriation bills and what is typically required to implement such funding.)

3) Who would be affected

  • Brainerd-area public facilities and institutions: Potential beneficiaries of energy efficiency improvements (e.g., schools, city facilities, public buildings, and possibly public housing).
  • Local taxpayers and ratepayers: Indirectly affected through potential changes in utility costs, bond/financing impacts, and long-term savings from efficiency upgrades.
  • State agencies/authorities: Responsible for administering the appropriation, selecting projects, disbursing funds, and reporting on outcomes.
  • Contractors and energy service companies (ESCOs): May participate in implementing efficiency projects under the program.

4) Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduction and referral: The bill was introduced and referred to the House committee with jurisdiction over energy finance and policy (February 24, 2025).
  • Potential next steps:
    • Committee hearings and amendments
    • Floor debate and votes in the Minnesota House
    • If passed, transmission to the Minnesota Senate and similar consideration there
    • Possible governor's signature to enact
  • Reporting requirements (typical): Post-implementation reports on funded projects, energy savings achieved, cost savings, and project completion status may be required.

5) Additional notes

  • The summary above is based on the bill title and introductory action history. For a precise understanding of eligible projects, funding amounts, administration, matching requirements, recipient criteria, and reporting mandates, the full bill text and any fiscal notes or amendments would need to be reviewed.

If you’d like, I can incorporate the exact text and fiscal implications once the bill’s full language is available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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