MINNESOTA UTILITY ENERGY EFFICIENCY

• Energy Conservation Improvement, required by legislature of regulated utilities

• Legislation passed in 1992 allows for collection of  inspection fees from fuel oil and propane dealers. Proceeds are earmarked for energy efficiency, mainly furnace replacement and repair.

LEVERAGING

2001: $3.1 million
2000: $2.5 million
1999: $2.5 million
1998: $2.3 million
1997: $1.9 million
1996: $1.6 million
1995: $2.2 million
1994: $2.7 million
1993: $3 million
1992: $1.1 million

LEGISLATIVE CODE

Energy Conservation Improvement, 1998, Minnesota Statutes, sec. 216B.241

Oil Overcharge money, 1998, Minnesota Statutes, Section: 119A.40