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• And the energy, I mean Texas has so much geothermal energy currently right now that it's going to be
• There's a lot of energy there.
• It's important to understand that this simple bill establishes a Texas Geothermal Energy Production Policy
• relating to the commission's policy framework for geothermal energy.
• That's energy intensive, and if we could provide the energy for that reverse osmosis plant, through a

Bills: HB1647, HB2612, HB3125, HB3158, HB3240, HB3506, HB3516, HB3707

Keywords: carbon sequestration, environmental policy, Texas, energy, climate change, regulatory council, geothermal energy, workforce development, education and training, energy industry, apprenticeship, energy production, energy policy, renewable energy, state council, administrative law, public information, transparency, government accountability, judicial process

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• I call the meeting of the Committee on Energy Finance and Policy to order, and we have a quorum.
• of the energy future.
• And members of the Minnesota House Energy Finance and Policy Committee, my name is Kristen Fornes.
• Hello, Committee Chair Sudzinski and members of the House Energy Finance and Policy Committee.
• Xcel Energy.

Bills: HF2103, HF2793

Keywords: energy, renewable energy, ammonia, hydrogen, certificate tracking, funding, environment, community solar, energy policy, sustainability, solar garden program, regulation sunset

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• [Music] I call the meeting to order for the House Energy Finance and Policy Committee.
• Thank you, Chair, esteemed members of the Minnesota House Energy Finance and Policy Committee.
• Hello, Chair Swedzinski and members of the House Energy Finance and Policy Committee.
• and policy House energy finance and policy committee<00:59:00.839><c> uh</c><00:59:00.960><c> my</c>
• When it comes to setting energy policy in the environment of a 2040 bill, which—that's Representative

Bills: HF2103, HF2793

Keywords: energy, renewable energy, ammonia, hydrogen, certificate tracking, funding, environment, community solar, energy policy, sustainability, solar garden program, regulation sunset, 1183, house

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• Griffith plans to course-correct and ensure that DOE's policies serve energy affordability, reliability
• America's energy future.
• , where we went from energy scarce to energy abundant.
• an energy strategy right now focused on energy efficiency?
• We need all energy.

Keywords: nominations, Undersecretary of Energy, Undersecretary of Science, Preston Griffith, Dario Gil, energy policy, scientific innovation

Summary: The meeting was convened to discuss several significant nominations, particularly focusing on Preston Wills Griffith III for Undersecretary of Energy and Dr. Dario Gil for Undersecretary of Science. The committee underscored the importance of these roles in shaping American energy policy and scientific innovation. The discussion highlighted the nominees' backgrounds, with Griffith having extensive experience at the Department of Energy and the White House, and Gil bringing expertise in quantum technology and energy research. Members expressed a strong desire to understand the nominees' perspectives on current challenges facing the energy sector, including regulatory mandates and national security concerns. The meeting concluded with a commitment to ensuring thorough evaluations of the candidates and their proposed approaches to pressing issues.

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• Chair Norris and members, articles 9, 10, and 11 are the Department of Revenue's policy and technical

Bills: HF9

Keywords: energy policy, renewable energy standard, carbon-free standard, solar standard, hydroelectric, hydropower, electric utility, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, renewable portfolio standard, carbon capture and sequestration, CCS, greenhouse gas emissions, climate policy, nuclear power plant, certificate of need, fossil fuel plant demolition, utility compliance delay, beneficial electrification, sales tax exemption

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• Chair called this meeting of the Energy Finance and Policy Committee to order. We have a quorum.
• Affordability should energy future.
• Department of Energy data.
• Department of Energy data.
• </c><01:15:20.719><c> Disconnecting</c> Centerpoint Energy. Disconnecting Centerpoint Energy.

Bills: HF3458, HF3777, HF3778, HF3912

Keywords: electric utilities, service areas, Tribal lands, Minnesota statute, energy regulation, utility rates, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, PUC, ratepayer, consumer protection, affordable energy, energy affordability, ability to pay, just and reasonable rates, rate regulation, electric rates, natural gas rates, energy conservation, renewable energy

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• energy policy does not work in our state.
• </c><00:14:59.519><c> policy</c> because one-sizefits-all energy policy because one-sizefits-all energy
• </c> that matters to public policy. that matters to public policy.
• policy, when we talk about things around tax code, when we talk about things around energy code, those
• </c><01:35:24.960><c> policy,</c> about decisions around energy policy, about decisions around energy

Bills: HF4234, HF484, HF483, HF2614

Keywords: HF4234, Minnesota private activity bonds, tax-exempt bonds, bond cap, aggregate bond limitation, residential rental projects, multifamily housing, affordable housing finance, housing bonds, public finance, bond allocation, private activity bond cap, Minnesota Statutes 474A.02, tax committee, natural gas, gas hookups, residential construction, energy policy, local control, state preemption

Bills: SJ0001

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, 916, all

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• Chairman, this really scratches the itch of federal lands policy for me.
• I could talk about this policy for me.
• and Management Act, Federal Lands Policy and Management Act, through<00:43:01.480><c> the</c><00:43:
• So, the system works well for energy companies interested in drilling on available federal lands.
• So, the system works well for energy companies interested in drilling on available federal lands.

Bills: SJ0001

Keywords: mineral leasing, federal lands, Wyoming, energy policy, local control, federalism, 916, all

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• I call this meeting of the Committee on Energy Finance and Policy to order. Uh, we have a quorum.
• c> for</c> promote energy policies that work for promote energy policies that work for all<00:09:05.959
• We support policies encouraging renewable energy while maintaining financial responsibility to all of
• policies of encouraging renewable<00:13:33.720><c> energy</c><00:13:34.079><c> while</c><00:13:34.279
• household energy independence.

Bills: HF845

Keywords: net metering, distributed generation, solar energy, rooftop solar, renewable energy, utility rates, electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, public utilities, Public Utilities Commission, net billing, bill credits, cost of service study, standby charge, qualifying facility, energy policy, clean energy, customer generation, interconnection, Minnesota Statutes 216B.164

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• Minnesota Energy Alley is about developing a kind of Silicon Valley of clean energy in Minnesota.
• We are leading in deploying clean energy in Minnesota, so let's capitalize on that to create an energy
• </c> affordable Energy affordable Energy Future<00:03:59.799><c> I'm</c><00:03:59.840><c> going</c><00
• </c> you might have about Minnesota Energy you might have about Minnesota Energy alley<00:09:03.600><
• partnership with Xcel Energy.

Bills: HF1013, HF1598, HF1656, HF2162

Keywords: energy, economic development, funding, renewable resources, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota, air ventilation, geothermal, school financing, Minnesota Climate Innovative Finance Authority, geothermal energy, renewable energy, construction funding, Como Zoo, energy efficiency, HF2162, Minnesota, planning grants, renewable development account, clean energy, Department of Commerce

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• We're going to go ahead and call this meeting of the Energy Finance and Policy Committee to order.
• Next, we're going to go on to House File 2442, the Energy Finance Bill.

Bills: HF2442

Keywords: climate finance, energy finance, renewable development account, RDA, weatherization, preweatherization, low-income housing, energy efficiency, clean energy, solar incentive, Made in Minnesota, community solar gardens, transportation electrification, electric vehicles, grid-enhancing technologies, microgrid, University of St. Thomas, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, petroleum tank fund

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• We're going to go ahead and call this meeting of the Energy Finance and Policy Committee to order.
• Next, we're going to go on to House File 2442, the energy finance bill.
• We're going to go on to do House File 2442, the energy finance bill.

Bills: HF2442

Keywords: climate finance, energy finance, renewable development account, RDA, weatherization, preweatherization, low-income housing, energy efficiency, clean energy, solar incentive, Made in Minnesota, community solar gardens, transportation electrification, electric vehicles, grid-enhancing technologies, microgrid, University of St. Thomas, Public Utilities Commission, Department of Commerce, petroleum tank fund

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• </c> 14% of our energy demand. 14% of our energy demand.
• She said the question she has is whether this policy choice, which reduces energy costs at its sort of
• </c> energy costs. energy costs.
• </c> comes to energy costs. comes to energy costs.
• Representative Igo: Republicans and Democrats on this issue, looking out for the future of energy policy

Bills: HF4308, HF4153, HF4703, HF4711

Keywords: HF4308, Monticello nuclear plant, Prairie Island, renewable development account, RDA, nuclear waste, spent fuel, dry cask storage, utility tax, commercial-industrial property tax, state general levy, property tax exemption, residential heating fuels, natural gas tax exemption, electricity sales tax exemption, year-round sales tax exemption, distributed solar energy standard, solar mandate, community solar, grid modernization

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• , the energy savings component.
• </c> are flexible in when they use energy. are flexible in when they use energy.
• </c> supply of m musical energy to your ears. supply of m musical energy to your ears.
• </c> that. it just offsets your energy usage. that. it just offsets your energy usage.
• Thank you, Madam Chair, and members of the House Energy Finance and Policy Committee.

Bills: HF2986, HF3555

Keywords: virtual power plant, VPP, distributed energy resources, DER, demand response, load management, grid modernization, peak demand, peak shaving, battery storage, energy storage, solar photovoltaic, solar panels, electric vehicles, smart thermostats, heat pumps, aggregator, public utilities commission, PUC, rate recovery

Bills: SF1832, HF2440, HF2442

Keywords: economic development, small business, workforce training, grants, entrepreneurship, equity, community support, labor market, employment, funding, data analysis, climate finance, energy finance, renewable development account, RDA, weatherization, preweatherization, low-income housing, energy efficiency, clean energy

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• This bill is called the Louisiana Energy Protection Act.
• This bill is called the Louisiana Energy Protection Act.
• Carrie Coat with Atmos Energy, in favor, not wishing to speak.
• Jody Montalero with Energy, in favor, not wishing to speak.
• Eric Morvon with Energy, in favor, not wishing to speak.

Bills: SB480, HB621, HB637, HB804, HB841, HB1056

Keywords: fishing gear, Oyster Bayou, shrimping, regulation, marine resources, HB621, Act 658, renewable energy, recycling, decommissioning, wind energy, solar power, solar facilities, wind turbines, energy infrastructure, end-of-life disposal, universal waste, recyclable materials, waste reduction, Department of Environmental Quality

Summary: The Senate Committee on Natural Resources met on May 14 and approved the April 29 minutes. The committee first heard HB 1056, which authorizes transfer of certain state property in Natchitoches Parish tied to a former school building now considered dilapidated and a nuisance; it was reported favorably. HB 841, described as a landman code of conduct bill and expropriation-related measure, was voluntarily deferred so the sponsor could work on additional changes over the interim. The committee then took up HB 804, the Louisiana Energy Protection Act, which would bar future lawsuits seeking climate-change damages against fossil fuel companies and other entities. Supporters said it would prevent speculative climate litigation while preserving legitimate claims for permit violations and other existing statutory causes of action. Opponents from coastal litigation and the Sierra Club argued the bill was drafted too broadly and could affect legacy cases, property rights, and regulatory enforcement; the committee adopted Amendment 3875 to grandfather existing filed cases and make the bill effective upon gubernatorial signature, then reported the bill favorably as amended. HB 621, requiring recycling of decommissioned renewable energy infrastructure and updating the state’s waste framework for modern energy components, was reported favorably. HB 637, which revises oil field site restoration fees and lowers rates for marginal, stripper, low-pressure, and incapable wells, was also reported favorably. Finally, SB 480, as amended, allowed boats to anchor in Oyster Bayou so long as they are not within an oyster lease and someone remains on board; the committee adopted the amendment and reported the bill favorably before adjourning.

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• This bill is called the Louisiana Energy Protection Act.
• This bill is called the Louisiana Energy Protection Act.
• Energy, in favor, not wishing to speak.
• Jody Montalero with Energy, in favor, not wishing to speak.
• Eric Morvon with Energy, in favor, not wishing to speak.

Bills: SB480, HB621, HB637, HB804, HB841, HB1056

Keywords: fishing gear, Oyster Bayou, shrimping, regulation, marine resources, HB621, Act 658, renewable energy, recycling, decommissioning, wind energy, solar power, solar facilities, wind turbines, energy infrastructure, end-of-life disposal, universal waste, recyclable materials, waste reduction, Department of Environmental Quality

Bills: SB 1468, SB 1612, SB 1789, SB 2530, SB 2571, SB 2717, SB 2967

Keywords: utility systems, Texas A&M, regents authority, construction, improvement, construction contracts, trust funds, property rights, mechanics lien, contractors, trustee liability, mechanic's lien, liability, attorney's fees, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, insurance regulation, administrative penalties, coastal counties, catastrophe year

Bills: SB 1468, SB 1612, SB 1789, SB 2530, SB 2571, SB 2717, SB 2967

Keywords: utility systems, Texas A&M, regents authority, construction, improvement, construction contracts, trust funds, property rights, mechanics lien, contractors, trustee liability, mechanic's lien, liability, attorney's fees, windstorm insurance, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association, insurance regulation, administrative penalties, coastal counties, catastrophe year