HF 521

This bill appropriates funding from the general fund to the Minnesota Department of Commerce for a grant to the University of Minnesota Energy Transition Lab to conduct a feasibility study on using hydrogen produced by nuclear power plants in Minnesota. The study will evaluate potential applications of nuclear-generated hydrogen across various sectors including manufacturing, refining, agriculture, and transportation, while assessing both the economic benefits and potential carbon emission reductions. The study results must be submitted to the commerce commissioner and relevant legislative committees by January 1, 2024, providing policymakers with data to inform future decisions about nuclear hydrogen development in the state.