HOUSE BILL 1072

File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 566

Sponsored By:

Delegates McHale, Feldman, and Hecht

Entitled:

Public Utility Companies - Generating Stations - Wind

Synopsis:

Exempting a specified person from having to obtain a certificate of public convenience and necessity for a generating station that produces electricity from wind; and requiring a person to obtain approval from the Public Service Commission prior to any construction of a generating station that produces electricity from wind.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

House Action

2/9

First Reading Economic Matters

2/13

Hearing 2/27 at 1:00 p.m.

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Brian K. McHale, District 46

Delegate Brian J. Feldman, District 15

Delegate Sue Hecht, District 3A

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Construction

Energy Matters -see also- Fuel; Power Plants; Solar Energy

Hearings

Power Plants

Public Information

Public Service Commission

Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Public Utility Companies

( 7-207 , 7-207.1 )

Documents:

Bill Text (Displayed in PDF Format): First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note (Displayed in PDF Format): Available

Amendments: None offered