Minnesota SF2710 modifies the definition of "carbon-free" energy technology to include certain biomass sources.

Minnesota SF2710 amends the definition of "carbon-free" energy technology to include technologies that generate at least 50 percent of a utility's annual retail electricity sales in Minnesota by combusting wood chips derived from timber harvesting by-products or discarded wood products. The bill also includes organic components of wastewater effluent, sludge, or related by-products from publicly owned treatment works. This change aims to expand the scope of renewable energy sources considered carbon-free.

Minnesota SF2710 modifies the definition of "carbon-free" energy technology to include certain biomass sources.

Minnesota SF2710 amends the definition of "carbon-free" energy technology to include technologies that generate at least 50 percent of a utility's annual retail electricity sales in Minnesota by combusting wood chips derived from timber harvesting by-products or discarded wood products. The bill also includes organic components of wastewater effluent, sludge, or related by-products from publicly owned treatment works. This change aims to expand the scope of renewable energy sources considered carbon-free.