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HF 4919

Distributed energy resource aggregator standards established, fees authorized, and money appropriated.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Baker

HF 4919 creates a statewide DER aggregator framework with registration, oversight, fees, and funding to standardize operation, protect consumers, and enforce compliance.

Introduction and first reading, referred to Energy Finance and Policy
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Bill Summary · HF 4919

Summary of HF 4919 (Session 2025-2026) – Minnesota

Title

Distributed energy resource aggregator standards established, fees authorized, and money appropriated.

Purpose and intent

HF 4919 establishes regulatory standards for distributed energy resource (DER) aggregators in Minnesota. The bill aims to create a framework for the operation, certification, and oversight of entities that aggregate multiple small-scale energy resources (such as rooftop solar, stationary batteries, demand response, and other DERs) to participate in wholesale and retail energy markets or grid services. It authorizes associated fees and directs appropriation of funds to implement and enforce the new standards.

Key provisions and changes

1) DER Aggregator Standards

  • Sets minimum requirements for DER aggregators operating in Minnesota, including qualifications, reporting, and operational practices.
  • Establishes criteria for registration or certification of DER aggregators with the state (likely through the utility regulator or energy policy agency).
  • Defines permissible activities for DER aggregators, such as coordinating participation of DERs in energy markets, capacity resources, frequency regulation, voltage management, and other ancillary services.
  • Addresses consumer protections and data privacy in relation to DER customer participation and data handling.

2) Registration, Certification, and Oversight

  • Creates a registration/certification process for DER aggregators.
  • Grants the relevant state agency (likely the Minnesota Department of Commerce or an energy policy/PSC-type entity) authority to review applications, enforce compliance, and take disciplinary actions for violations.
  • Establishes ongoing reporting requirements (e.g., performance metrics, reliability, market transactions, risk management).

3) Fees

  • Authorizes the state to establish and collect fees from DER aggregators to cover regulatory costs (administrative, registration, compliance supervision).
  • Specifies when fees are due, how they are calculated, and potential refund or adjustment mechanisms.

4) Money Appropriations and Funding

  • Directs appropriation of funds to implement the DER aggregator framework (regulatory staffing, IT systems for registration/monitoring, data security, and enforcement tools).
  • May include sunset provisions or triggers for funding re-evaluation as the program matures.

5) Compliance and Enforcement

  • Outlines penalties or actions for non-compliance, including license suspension or revocation, civil penalties, and corrective action orders.
  • Provides a mechanism for consumer or market participant complaints and responsive remedies.

6) Effective Dates and Implementation Timeline

  • Sets a timeline for rollout, including when registration becomes available, interim requirements, and target compliance dates.
  • May include phased implementation to align with market rule changes and utility system readiness.

Potential impact

Affected entities

  • DER aggregators operating or seeking to operate in Minnesota.
  • Utilities and electric service providers, which may interact with aggregators for market participation and reliability programs.
  • Residential, commercial, and industrial customers participating in DER programs through aggregators.
  • Regulators and state agencies responsible for energy policy, market oversight, and consumer protection.

Market and reliability implications

  • Creates a standardized framework for aggregators, potentially improving market access, transparency, and customer protections.
  • May influence the growth of DER participation in energy markets, capacity markets, and ancillary services.
  • Could affect project timelines and costs for aggregators due to registration, reporting, and fee requirements.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Introduction and first reading occurred on 2026-04-09 and was referred to the Energy Finance and Policy committee.
  • Co-sponsor: Dave Baker.
  • As a first-reading bill, provisions are subject to committee discussion, potential amendments, and subsequent readings before floor action.

This summary presents the substantive elements and potential effects of HF 4919 based on the available bill information. For a complete understanding, review the text of the bill, any committee amendments, fiscal notes, and accompanying analyses as the legislative process progresses.

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

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