The bill appropriates $9,900,000 from the renewable development account for fiscal year 2025 to support energy efficiency projects specifically for Brainerd Public Utilities. This funding is intended to enhance energy efficiency initiatives and is available until fully expended.
Additionally, the bill defines "energy efficiency project" to include various activities such as upgrades to existing turbine generators, replacing old turbine generators with new units, and making improvements to existing structures to accommodate new turbine generators. This legislative action aims to bolster energy efficiency efforts in the Brainerd area.