Legislation

2040 Minneapolis

• Policy 69: Renewable and Carbon-Free Energy: Encourage the use and generation of renewable and carbon-free energy in the city.

2024 Minn. Laws Chap. 126 Art. 6 Sec. 51(d) Minnesota Thermal Energy Network Site Suitability Study

• Mandate Detail

• Minnesota Thermal Energy Network Site Suitability Study

• Minnesota Thermal Energy Network Suitability Map

• Presentation of study

• May 2026 Clean Energy Partnership Q2 Board Meeting

2023 City of Minneapolis Climate Equity Plan

• Plan overview

MNSF4503: Thermal energy networks designation as public improvements and waterworks (Dead 05/18/26)

• Bill tracker

• Includes Amendment HF4348 that amends state statutes to classify Thermal Energy Networks (TENs) as "public improvements" and "waterworks". This change allows municipalities to bond for, construct, and manage these underground, piped heating and cooling systems.

• Sponsors: Ann Johnson Stewart (D), Nick Frentz (D)