This bill appropriates $9,900,000 from the renewable development account to the commissioner of commerce for a grant to Brainerd Public Utilities specifically for energy efficiency projects in fiscal year 2026. The funding is intended to support various initiatives aimed at enhancing energy efficiency, which includes upgrades to existing turbine generators, replacing old turbine generators with new units, and making improvements to existing structures to accommodate new turbine generators.

The appropriation is made notwithstanding existing provisions in Minnesota Statutes, ensuring that the funds are available until fully expended. This legislative action aims to bolster energy efficiency efforts in Brainerd, contributing to the overall goal of sustainable energy practices within the state.