The commissioner of commerce, in consultation with the Public Utilities Commission, shall annually by January 15 submit a written report to the chairs and the ranking minority members of the legislative committees with primary jurisdiction over energy policy that contains a narrative describing what electric transmission infrastructure is needed within the state over the next 15 years and what specific progress is being made to meet that need. To the extent possible, the report must contain a description of specific transmission needs and the current status of proposals to address that need. The report must identify any barriers to meeting transmission infrastructure needs and make recommendations, including any legislation, that are necessary to overcome those barriers. The report must be based on the best available information and must describe what assumptions are made as the basis for the report. If the commissioner determines that there are difficulties in accurately assessing future transmission infrastructure needs, the commissioner shall explain those difficulties as part of the report. The commissioner is not required to conduct original research to support the report. The commissioner may utilize information the commissioner, the commission, and the Office of Energy Security possess and utilize in carrying out their existing statutory duties related to the state's transmission infrastructure. The report must be in easily understood, nontechnical terms.
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Structure Minnesota Statutes
Chapters 216 - 217 — Utilities
Chapter 216C — Energy Planning And Conservation
Section 216C.01 — Definitions.
Section 216C.02 — Powers And Duties Of Commissioner; Rules.
Section 216C.03 — State Government Energy-savings Plan.
Section 216C.05 — Findings And Purpose.
Section 216C.053 — Renewable Energy Development.
Section 216C.054 — Annual Transmission Adequacy Report To Legislature.
Section 216C.055 — Key Role Of Solar And Biomass Resources In Producing Thermal Energy.
Section 216C.06 — Definitions.
Section 216C.07 — Conflict Of Interest.
Section 216C.08 — Jurisdiction.
Section 216C.09 — Commissioner Duties.
Section 216C.10 — Commissioner Powers.
Section 216C.11 — Energy Conservation Information Center.
Section 216C.12 — Energy Conservation Publicity.
Section 216C.13 — Postsecondary Energy Education.
Section 216C.145 — Community Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Loan Program.
Section 216C.146 — Community Energy Efficiency And Renewable Energy Loan Revenue Bonds.
Section 216C.15 — Emergency Energy Conservation And Allocation Plan.
Section 216C.16 — State Petroleum Set-aside Program.
Section 216C.17 — Energy Forecasts And Statistics; Report.
Section 216C.18 — State Energy Policy And Conservation Report.
Section 216C.19 — Energy Conservation.
Section 216C.20 — Energy Conservation In Public Building.
Section 216C.25 — Solar Energy System Standards.
Section 216C.26 — Energy Research Project; Review.
Section 216C.261 — Alternative Energy Engineering Activity.
Section 216C.264 — Coordinating Residential Weatherization Programs.
Section 216C.265 — Emergency Energy Assistance; Fuel Funds.
Section 216C.266 — Data Privacy; Energy Programs.
Section 216C.29 — Subpoena Power.
Section 216C.30 — Enforcement; Penalties, Remedies.
Section 216C.31 — Energy Audit Programs.
Section 216C.315 — Alternative Energy Economic Analysis.
Section 216C.32 — Energy-efficient Building Education.
Section 216C.33 — Minnesota Biomass Center.
Section 216C.34 — Money For School Or Governing Body.
Section 216C.35 — Priorities For Funding.
Section 216C.37 — Energy Conservation Investment Loan.
Section 216C.375 — Solar For Schools Program.
Section 216C.376 — Solar For Schools Program For Certain Utility Service Territory.
Section 216C.381 — Community Energy Program.
Section 216C.385 — Clean Energy Resource Teams.
Section 216C.41 — Renewable Energy Production Incentive.
Section 216C.417 — Program Administration; "made In Minnesota" Solar Energy Production Incentives.
Section 216C.42 — Definitions; Energy Improvements For Buildings.
Section 216C.43 — Energy Improvement Financing Program For Local Government.
Section 216C.435 — Definitions; Pace Loan Programs.
Section 216C.436 — Commercial Pace Loan Program.
Section 216C.437 — Residential Pace Loan Program; Authority; Consumer Protections.