Geothermal energy system construction funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 1656 appropriates $2.25 million from Minnesota's renewable development account to fund a geothermal energy system at Como Zoo's large cats building in St. Paul. The bill directs the commissioner of commerce to provide a grant for constructing this system, which uses underground piping and heat pumps to provide space heating and cooling. The project directly affects Como Zoo and its large cats building, replacing conventional heating and cooling systems. This is a targeted funding measure for a specific facility, not a broader energy policy change.