1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to energy; requiring that cost of service be the primary factor used to 
1.3 	determine revenue allocation between customer classes;amending Minnesota 
1.4 	Statutes 2012, section 216B.16, by adding a subdivision.
1.5 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.6 	Section 1. Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 216B.16, is amended by adding a 
1.7 	subdivision to read:
1.8 		Subd. 6e.Revenue allocation among customer classes. Cost of service shall 
1.9 	be the primary consideration when the commission determines revenue allocation 
1.10 	among customer classes. Factors other than cost of service may also be considered and 
1.11 	evaluated by the commission when it determines revenue allocations. Revenue allocation 
1.12 	among customer classes that deviates from the cost of service must be supported by a 
1.13 	preponderance of the evidence.

1.14 	EFFECTIVE DATE. The section is effective the day following final enactment and 
1.15 	applies to filings for rate changes filed on or after that date.