The bill appropriates $3,500,000 from the renewable development account in the special revenue fund for the Green Hydrogen Project in St. Cloud, Minnesota. This funding is designated for the incorporation of a battery and renewable energy system as part of the project. The appropriation is specified as a one-time allocation for the fiscal year 2026.
Additionally, the bill includes a provision that overrides a specific section of Minnesota Statutes, section 116C.779, subdivision 1, paragraph (j), to facilitate this funding. This legislative action aims to support the development of renewable energy initiatives within the state, particularly focusing on green hydrogen technology.