2011 Regular Session

SENATE BILL 715

File Code: Utility Regulation Crossfiled with: HOUSE BILL 1123
Sponsored By:
Senators Garagiola, Astle, and Pugh
Entitled:
Public Service Commission - Long-Term Contracts - Solar Renewable Energy Credits

Synopsis:

Authorizing the Public Service Commission, by regulation or order, to require or allow the procurement of solar renewable energy credits under long-term contracts as part of a specified competitive process; requiring the Commission to consider specified factors in determining a specified requirement to procure solar renewable energy credits; and providing an exception to a requirement that the duration of a specified contract term may not be less than a specified number of years; 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
2/11
Hearing 3/8 at 1:00 p.m.
3/31
Unfavorable Report by Finance
House Action
No Action

Sponsored by:

Senator Rob Garagiola, District 15
Senator John C. Astle, District 30
Senator Catherine E. Pugh, District 40

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
Procurement
Public Service Commission
Rules and Regulations
Utilities -see also- High Voltage Lines; Telephones; Water

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Public Utilities
( 7-510 , 7-548 , 7-709 )

Documents

All documents except Roll Call Votes are displayed in PDF format:
Bill Text: First Reading, Third Reading, Enrolled
Fiscal and Policy Note: Available
Amendments: None offered
Committee Votes :
Senate
Finance