Minnesota

Information provided by EPA State Climate and Energy Program, Minnesota State Planning and Incentive Structures

Summary: Executive Order 05-16 (2005) requires state-owned buildings to reduce energy usage by 10% in 2006 and mandates the use of specific energy conservation measures to help the state meet its target. It also requires the incorporation of Minnesota Sustainable Guidelines for new construction and the adoption of "prudent energy" procurement strategies.

Links:

• Executive Order 05-16

Summary: Executive Order 04-08 (August 2004) requires state agencies to reduce state energy use through purchasing energy efficient office equipment and appliances.

Links:

• Executive Order 04-08

Summary: Executive Order 04-10 (September 2004) requires the state to reduce the use of gasoline by on-road vehicles owned by state departments by 25% by 2010 and by 50% by 2015, and the use of petroleum-based diesel fuel by those vehicles 10% by 2010 and 25% by 2015, using 2005 as the baseline. Also, at least 75% of purchases of new on-road vehicles must have fuel efficiency rating that exceed 30 mpg for city usage and 35 mpg for highway usage.

Executive Order 04-08 (August 2004) requires state agencies to purchase or lease the most fuel-efficient and least polluting vehicles that meet the operational needs of the department; refuel state-operated vehicles with the cleanest fuel available; and encourage employees to consider alternatives to single-occupancy vehicle commuting.

Links:

• Executive Order 04-10
• Executive Order 04-08

Links:

• Oak Ridge National Laboratory: Minnesota ESPC Legislation

Last Updated 07/14/2009

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