The Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act is a new legislative framework passed in 2024 designed to streamline and enhance the permitting process for energy infrastructure projects in Minnesota. The Act establishes clear guidelines for evaluating and approving site and route permits for energy facilities while ensuring environmental and community considerations are addressed.
The Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act will take effect on July 1, 2025, requiring all new applications submitted after this date to comply with the updated regulations.
Under the Act, all applications for site and route permits using the standard review process must include an environmental assessment of the proposed project. This assessment will provide critical information on the potential environmental impacts and help inform decision-making by the Commission.
To assist project proposers in complying with the new requirements, the PUC will provide detailed application guidance.
Below are draft applicant guidance documents. These documents will be updated before final publication on July 1
If you have questions regarding the application guidance, contact:
Email: publicadvisor.puc@state.mn.us
Phone: 651-201-2203
The PUC will host informational meetings and webinars to discuss the new permitting requirements and guidance. These sessions will provide an opportunity for project proposers, stakeholders, and the public to engage with PUC staff and ask questions. We will update the site when dates are available.
Information session on Energy Infrastructure Permitting Act Requirements
This session is for applicants, developers and legal advisors.
Session Details:
Date: May 6, 2025
Time: 1-2 PM
To receive and invitation, please contact Bret Eknes at bret.eknes@state.mn.us
