SENATE BILL 558

File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1224

Sponsored By:

Senators Pinsky, Frosh, Harrington, Raskin, and Rosapepe

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.

Senate Action

2/4

First Reading Finance

Hearing 2/16 at 1:00 p.m.

2/12

Hearing cancelled

Hearing 2/16 at 1:45 p.m.

3/1

Unfavorable Report by Finance

House Action

No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Paul G. Pinsky, District 22

Senator Brian E. Frosh, District 16

Senator David C. Harrington, District 47

Senator Jamie Raskin, District 20

Senator Jim Rosapepe, District 21

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 :

Senate

Finance