Geothermal planning grants funding provided, and money appropriated.

HF 2162 appropriates $1,000,000 from Minnesota's renewable development account for fiscal year 2026 to fund geothermal planning grants. The bill directs the commissioner of commerce to award these one-time grants to eligible applicants under Minnesota Statutes section 216C.47, which covers local governments and entities planning geothermal energy projects. It provides concrete funding for preliminary planning activities related to geothermal systems but does not establish new requirements or regulations. The bill directly affects applicants seeking financial support for geothermal feasibility studies and project planning.