HOUSE BILL 1224

File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: SENATE BILL 558

Sponsored By:

Delegates Hucker, Bobo, Bronrott, Frush, Hecht, Hubbard, Lafferty, and Taylor

Entitled:

Public Service Commission - Long-Term Power Purchasing Agreements - Renewable Energy

Synopsis:

Requiring the Public Service Commission to direct specified electricity suppliers to enter into specified long-term power purchasing agreements according to a specified schedule; stating the findings of the General Assembly; authorizing the Commission to waive the requirement for an electricity supplier to enter into long-term power purchasing agreements under specified circumstances; requiring the Commission to consider specified factors when making a specified determination related to granting a waiver; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

Legislative date is used to record history occurring in the Chambers otherwise Calendar date is used.

House Action

2/18

First Reading Economic Matters

Hearing 3/16 at 1:00 p.m.

3/23

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters Withdrawn

Senate Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Delegate Tom Hucker, District 20

Delegate Elizabeth Bobo, District 12B

Delegate William A. Bronrott, District 16

Delegate Barbara Frush, District 21

Delegate Sue Hecht, District 3A

Delegate James W. Hubbard, District 23A

Delegate Stephen W. Lafferty, District 42

Delegate Herman L. Taylor, Jr., District 14

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Alternative Energy Sources

Contracts -see also- Land Installment Contracts; Procurement

Energy Matters -see also- Alt Energy Res; Fuel; Power Plants

Public Service Commission

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

Bill affects the following Statute:

Public Utility Companies

( 7-707 )

Documents

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Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled

Fiscal and Policy Note: Available

Amendments: None offered

Committee Votes :

House

Economic Matters