1.1 	A bill for an act
1.2 	relating to energy; authorizing state agencies to develop plan for using federal 
1.3 	stimulus funds dedicated to energy projects to install energy-efficient windows in 
1.4 	government and residential buildings, to weatherize residential buildings, and to 
1.5 	train installers; appropriating money.
1.6 	BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

1.7 	Section 1. ENERGY-EFFICIENT WINDOWS IN PUBLIC BUILDINGS.
 1.8 	The Department of Administration and the Office of Energy Security shall develop 
1.9 	a plan and procedures to select, fund, and implement projects using eligible federal 
1.10 	energy efficiency conservation block grant funds to install energy-efficient windows in 
1.11 	government buildings owned by the state, counties, local units of government, and school 
1.12 	districts. The Office of Energy Security shall consult with the Department of Education 
1.13 	regarding projects in school districts.

1.14 	Sec. 2. RESIDENTIAL ENERGY-EFFICIENCY PROGRAMS.
 1.15 	The Office of Energy Security shall develop a plan and procedures to select, fund, 
1.16 	and implement the following energy efficiency projects in residential buildings, including 
1.17 	multifamily housing developments as defined in Minnesota Statutes, section 462C.02, 
1.18 	subdivision 5:
1.19 	(1) weatherization; and
1.20 	(2) installation of  energy-efficient windows.
1.21 	In expending funds under this section, the use of existing energy service delivery networks 
1.22 	must be maximized. Funds may also be used to train energy auditors and insulation 
1.23 	installers for the purposes of clause (1).

2.1 	Sec. 3. APPROPRIATIONS.
 2.2 	(a) $....... is appropriated from eligible funds contained in federal energy efficiency 
2.3 	block grant funds to the commissioner of commerce for the purposes of sections 1 and 
2.4 	2, clause (1).
2.5 	(b) $....... is appropriated from state energy program funds to the commissioner of 
2.6 	commerce for the purposes of section 2, clause (2).

2.7 	Sec. 4. EFFECTIVE DATE.
 2.8 	Sections 1 to 3 are effective the day following final enactment.