HOUSE BILL 1443

File Code: Utility Regulation

Sponsored By:

Delegate Stein

Entitled:

Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Qualifying Thermal Biomass Systems

Synopsis:

Providing that energy from a qualifying thermal biomass system is eligible for inclusion in meeting the renewable energy portfolio standard; providing that a person that owns a qualifying thermal biomass system shall receive a renewable energy credit; requiring the Public Service Commission to adopt procedures for the metering, verification, and reporting of thermal energy output from qualifying thermal biomass systems; applying the Act only to qualifying thermal biomass systems that are commissioned on or after June 1, 2012; etc.

History by Legislative and Calendar Date

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House Action

3/5

First Reading House Rules and Executive Nominations

3/13

Re-referred Economic Matters

3/20

Hearing 3/28 at 1:00 p.m.

3/21

Hearing cancelled

Hearing 3/29 at 1:00 p.m.

4/9

Unfavorable Report by Economic Matters

Senate Action

No Action

Bill indexed under the following Subjects:

Alternative Energy Sources

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

Equipment -see also- Motor Vehicle Equipment

Heating and Cooling

Public Service Commission

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

Bill affects the following Statutes:

Public Utilities

( 7-701 , 7-704 )

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