2011 State Energy Bill Saves Large Natural Gas Users Millions in Energy Costs

Peder Larson discusses recent legislature that will help reduce energy costs for large natural gas users. The 2011 omnibus energy bill gives large natural gas users an opportunity to petition for an exemption from paying Conservation Improvement Program ("CIP") charges on their natural gas and electricity use. To read the full article from the Minnesota Real Estate Journal, click here.

2011 Legislature Produced Key Improvements In Environmental Permitting and Environmental Review

The 2011 legislative session began as the “Jobs Session” ended in disagreement over the next state budget. In between, legislators and the Governor worked together to adopt important improvements to Minnesota’s environmental permitting and environmental review processes. The changes had broad bipartisan support, a good sign for those who believe that Minnesota’s regulatory system needs updating to match the needs of Minnesota businesses competing in a global economy.

Most Mercury Waste Regulations Fail to Account for Vapor Release

Peder Larson discusses the shortcomings of waste regulation of mercury in the Enviromental Protection Magazine. To read the entire article, click here.

Governor Signs Bipartisan Environmental Streamlining Legislation

Governor Mark Dayton has signed important legislation into law that reforms Minnesota’s process for completing environmental review and permitting of major projects.

Environmental Regulatory Reform Update

As predicted, environmental regulatory reform has been a top issue in the first month of the 2011 session.

Ethanol in Minnesota: An Ongoing Success Story

Peder Larson and Julie Perrus discuss the future of ethanol in the Minnesota Real Estate Journal.

Evolving Fluorescent Lamp Packaging Requirements

Peder Larson discusses the possible changes in federal regulations regarding the package design of mercury lamps to prevent mercury exposure through vapors.

Environmental Update

Reforming Environmental Review

Peder Larson and Julie Perrus discuss reforming the environmental review process in the January 2010 issue of Bench & Bar of Minnesota.

CapitolWatch - Session Preview 2009

The CapitolWatch Session Preview highlights 2009 Minnesota Legislative issues.