The bill amends various provisions related to sustainability in state government operations, specifically focusing on energy and water conservation. It updates Minnesota Statutes 2024, section 16B.32, by introducing new definitions for terms such as "benchmark," "energy," "water conservation," and "water efficiency." Additionally, it establishes a shared savings program for energy conservation in state-owned buildings, allowing public utilities or energy service providers to implement energy efficiency improvements with repayment based solely on energy cost savings. The bill also mandates that agencies report their energy and water consumption data and maintain benchmarks and goals for conservation improvements.

Furthermore, the bill creates the Office of Enterprise Sustainability, which will assist state agencies in enhancing sustainability practices by reducing environmental impact and waste. This office will manage a sustainability metrics and reporting system, set enterprise-wide goals, and support agencies in developing sustainability plans. The revisor of statutes is instructed to update the section headnote to reflect the focus on "ENERGY AND WATER USE." Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the state's commitment to sustainability through improved energy and water management practices.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 16B.32, 16B.372, 16.32