A study on the development of new nuclear energy generation in Minnesota. The Chamber has long supported policies that maintain existing nuclear facilities while championing policy reforms that position our nuclear energy future to be in step with peer states.
CONTINUED CHALLENGES
Likely continued efforts to cap ratepayer recovery of executive compensation for large utility providers. Similar proposals have been passed in other states. The Public Utilities Commission already takes executive compensation into consideration when deliberating rate cases.
Proposals to increase building performance standards to include strict limits on greenhouse gas emissions for larger commercial and government buildings – including multi-family housing.
New requirements for certificate of need for pipeline projects to include product demand forecasting.
AW/EIS review mandates for new data center projects will likely be introduced again next session.