ACEC/MN Energy & Natural Resource Committee Meeting
Date and Time
Wednesday Jan 8, 2025
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM CST
January 8th, 11am - 1pm
10am - 12pm ENR Forum Discussion
12pm - Lunch
Location
Barr Offices
325 S Lake Ave, Duluth, MN 55802
You will receive an invite to the meeting once you have registered
Fees/Admission
This event is free to all attendees
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Description
Discussion
Energy Topics:
- Nuclear moratorium and small modular reactors (SMRs)
- Amendments or exemptions related to Minnesota’s 2040 Energy Goal
- Ability to allow for flexibility or other energy sources based on technical availability and capabilities
- Federal Tariffs – impact to solar wind
- Federal policy – energy incentives (DOE Grants) and any state matching
- Data Centers
- Demand for electricity and grid reliability issues/concerns
- Clean Transportation Standard (may be joint issue with Transportation committee)
- Climate Resiliency
- Energy Efficiency (Waste to Heat)
- Energy reliability
- Distribution capacity for electrification, data centers and EVs
- Permitting reform – opportunities to do more for mining and manufacturing like was done for renewable energy
- PFAS?
- Technical perspective related to feasibility of treatment and cost
- Wild Rice Sulfate Standards?
- Technical perspective