Minnesota bill SF425 modifies eligibility for small natural gas utilities to be exempt from Minnesota Public Utilities Commission regulation.

Minnesota bill SF425 amends the eligibility criteria for small natural gas utilities to be exempt from regulation by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. The bill allows municipalities to request exemptions for public utilities serving 2,500 or fewer customers in the municipality and no more than 5,000 customers in total. The commission can grant exemptions for services provided outside a municipality's borders. The bill also mandates that utilities adopt the commission's policies on disconnection during cold weather and submit annual rate copies to the commission.

Minnesota bill SF425 modifies eligibility for small natural gas utilities to be exempt from Minnesota Public Utilities Commission regulation.

Minnesota bill SF425 amends the eligibility criteria for small natural gas utilities to be exempt from regulation by the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. The bill allows municipalities to request exemptions for public utilities serving 2,500 or fewer customers in the municipality and no more than 5,000 customers in total. The commission can grant exemptions for services provided outside a municipality's borders. The bill also mandates that utilities adopt the commission's policies on disconnection during cold weather and submit annual rate copies to the commission.