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Committee hears request to extend funding for Minnesota Energy Alley innovation hub; supporters say program is delivering results
Summary
Senate File 761 would add RDA funding to sustain Minnesota Energy Alley, a public-private initiative supporting clean-energy pilot projects and startups. Committee heard testimony from initiative leaders and a startup whose demonstration project is scheduled for this summer; bill was laid over.
Senate File 7-61, carried by Senator Jeong, would provide additional funding from the Renewable Development Account (RDA) to continue Minnesota Energy Alley, a public-private initiative that supports clean-energy demonstration projects and startups.
Greg Mast, executive director of Clean Energy Economy Minnesota (SEAM), told the committee the initiative has used the initial $3 million appropriation from 2023 to support more than 20 Minnesota-based businesses and attract additional public and private investment. "Since its launch, Energy Alley has supported numerous pilot projects…
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