Minnesota Legislature
Legislative Energy Commission
About
The Legislative Energy Commission was created by the Minnesota Legislature in 2008. The commission evaluates the energy policies of the state, assessing the impact on the future of the environment and the economy. The commission also monitors the state's progress in achieving goals to develop renewable sources of electric energy; evaluates progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions; reviews and recommends proposed energy legislation and takes public testimony on energy issues.
The Commission replaced the Legislative Electric Energy Task Force.
Members
The membership of the commission consists of nine members of the Senate and nine members of the House of Representatives as listed below.
Current members can be found on the members page.
Senate
- 5 Majority Leader appointed Members
- 4 Minority Leader appointed Members
House
- 5 Speaker appointed Members
- 4 Minority Leader appointed Members
Commission's Statutory Authority:
The commission shall continuously evaluate the energy policies of this state and the degree to which they promote an environmentally and economically sustainable energy future.
Contact Information
| Location | Centennial Office Building, 1st Floor 658 Cedar St. St. Paul, MN 55155 |
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| Phone | (651) 296-0099 |
| Fax | (651) 297-3697 |
| Website | www.lec.mn.gov |