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Policy, Data & Reports

Energy Data & Reports

The following is a list of recent energy studies and reports from the Minnesota Department of Commerce. It includes legislative reports/studies, CARD project reports, meetings, and more.

You may filter the results below using the sort tools in the sidebar. You will need Acrobat Reader or a similar application to read any documents you download.

Two other document databases are available (at right) to help you find what you are looking for:

  • Use our Conservation Applied Research and Development search tool to find the most relevant R&D projects and final reports for your application(s).
  • Use our Commerce Actions and Regulatory Search tool to access public materials related to specific areas of your interest including additional energy data and reports, requests for proposals issued by the Division of Energy Resources, and a variety of other public regulatory or informational documents.

Local Energy Efficiency Program (LEEP) reports are contained in a separate list.


Analysis of Standby Rates and Net Metering Policy Effects on Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Opportunities in Minnesota CARD-funded report which examines how existing standby rates and net metering policies affect the market acceptance of CHP projects in Minnesota with recommendations to reduce the barriers these factors impose on CHP development. The report includes modeling of the economic potential of CHP projects in the service territories of investor owned utilities in Minnesota under current versus hypothetically improved standby rates. Last Modified: 4/1/2014
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