The bill proposes the establishment of a pilot program for wastewater treatment facility heat capture, with an appropriation of funds from the general fund to the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency for fiscal year 2026. The program aims to capture waste heat from wastewater treatment facilities and integrate it into district energy systems or other heating methods. The commissioner is tasked with identifying suitable wastewater facilities, quantifying the available energy for heating, funding engineering reviews for two projects (one in the metropolitan area and one outside), and producing a report on the pilot project.

By December 1, 2027, the commissioner must report to the relevant legislative committees on the pilot project, detailing the identified sites, potential challenges and benefits of implementing waste heat capture systems, and possible future funding sources for such projects. This initiative is designed to enhance energy efficiency and promote sustainable practices in wastewater management across Minnesota.