Energy, Utilities, Environment, and Climate Committee
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Present: Senator D. Scott Dibble, Senator Nick A. Frentz, Senator Steve Green, Senator Glenn H. Gruenhagen, Senator Matt D. Klein, Senator Andrew Mathews, Senator Jennifer A. McEwen, Senator Jason Rarick, Senator Bill Weber, Senator Tou Xiong
Absent: Senator John A. Hoffman
12:30 PM, 1150 Minnesota Senate Bldg.
Minutes
Present: Senator D. Scott Dibble, Senator Nick A. Frentz, Senator Steve Green, Senator Glenn H. Gruenhagen, Senator Matt D. Klein, Senator Andrew Mathews, Senator Jennifer A. McEwen, Senator Jason Rarick, Senator Bill Weber, Senator Tou Xiong
Absent: Senator John A. Hoffman
Senator Nick A. Frentz called the meeting to order at 12:40pm
Call to Order
S.F. 2017: Senator Putnam: Green ammonia power generations technology research and developments appropriation.
• Mike Reese, University of Minnesota • William Northrop, University of Minnesota
Senator Frentz moved that S.F. 2017, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
• Mike Reese, University of Minnesota • William Northrop, University of Minnesota
Senator Frentz moved that S.F. 2017, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1713: Senator Putnam: Green Hydrogen Project appropriation.
• Tracy Hodel, City of St Cloud
Senator Frentz moved that S.F. 1713, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
• Tracy Hodel, City of St Cloud
Senator Frentz moved that S.F. 1713, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1710: Senator Putnam: Ammonia, hydrogen, and renewable energy certification tracking system appropriation.
Xiong offers the A2 amendment Passes via voice vote • Rob Davis, M-RETS • Rachel Stuckey, Minnesota Conservative Energy Forum • George Damian, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota • Tristan Peitz, TalusAg • Luca Zullo, AURI • Erik Hatlestad, CURE
Senator Frentz moved that S.F. 1710, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Xiong offers the A2 amendment Passes via voice vote • Rob Davis, M-RETS • Rachel Stuckey, Minnesota Conservative Energy Forum • George Damian, Clean Energy Economy Minnesota • Tristan Peitz, TalusAg • Luca Zullo, AURI • Erik Hatlestad, CURE
Senator Frentz moved that S.F. 1710, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
S.F. 1787: Senator Xiong: Schools ventilation improvement and geothermal infrastructure financing program establishment and appropriation.
Xiong offers the A1 amendment Passes via voice vote Xiong offers an oral amendment Passes via voice vote • Justin Killian, Education Minnesota • Lucas Franco, LIUNA • Willie Miley, Darcy Solutions • Sean Jarvie, Flow Environmental Systems • Kari Groth Swan, MnCIFA
Senator Frentz moved that S.F. 1787, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
Xiong offers the A1 amendment Passes via voice vote Xiong offers an oral amendment Passes via voice vote • Justin Killian, Education Minnesota • Lucas Franco, LIUNA • Willie Miley, Darcy Solutions • Sean Jarvie, Flow Environmental Systems • Kari Groth Swan, MnCIFA
Senator Frentz moved that S.F. 1787, be laid over for possible inclusion in the omnibus bill. - MOTION PREVAILED.
The meeting was adjourned at 2:25pm
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Senator Nick A. Frentz, Chair |
Travis Urness, Legislative Assistant |