The bill proposes an amendment to Minnesota Statutes 2024, specifically section 216B.2402, subdivision 3a, to exempt sales to cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence data centers from certain energy savings goals. This change aims to clarify the definition of a "data mining facility" by including these specific types of data centers, which utilize electricity primarily for processing transactions involving digital currency not issued by a central authority.

By incorporating the terms "cryptocurrency and artificial intelligence" into the existing legal framework, the bill seeks to address the growing energy demands of these technologies while potentially easing regulatory burdens on their operations. This amendment reflects a recognition of the unique energy consumption patterns associated with data mining facilities and aims to support the development of these industries in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 216B.2402