Como Zoo geothermal energy system appropriation

This bill appropriates $2.25 million from Minnesota's renewable development account for fiscal year 2026 to fund a geothermal energy system at Como Zoo in St. Paul. The grant, administered through the commissioner of commerce, will specifically construct a system providing space heating and cooling for the zoo's large cats building. The geothermal system uses underground piping and heat pumps to leverage the earth's constant temperature, as defined in the bill. This directly affects Como Zoo's operations by funding a specific infrastructure upgrade at one of its facilities.