Emerald ash borer-infested trees disposal appropriation

SF 2456 allocates $5 million in fiscal year 2026 to provide a grant to a specific biomass energy plant in Shakopee. The funds will cover equipment to process and dispose of wood infested with emerald ash borers, which the plant uses in its energy production process. This equipment will enable the plant to safely handle the infested wood as part of its operations, which involve using waste heat from electricity generation in the malting process. The bill directly affects this plant by providing targeted funding for disposal infrastructure.