Brainerd; energy efficiency projects funding provided, and money appropriated.

This bill allocates $7.5 million from the renewable development account to Brainerd Public Utilities for energy efficiency projects in fiscal year 2027. The funds can be used for upgrading existing turbine generators, replacing them with new units, or improving structures to accommodate new generators. The money is provided as a grant to the commissioner of commerce and remains available until spent. This legislation directly affects Brainerd Public Utilities and supports infrastructure improvements at the local utility level.