This bill expands what the Public Utilities Commission regulates by adding "hybrid facilities" (facilities that combine multiple energy sources) to the definition of "energy conversion facilities" that require state approval. Under current law, wind and solar facilities are excluded from this regulatory requirement, but hybrid facilities that can produce 100 megawatts or more of electricity will now need PUC oversight like other major power generation projects.
This bill does not directly amend codified state law.
Signed by the Governor H.J. 554
Delivered to the Governor H.J. 528
Signed by the President S.J. 503
Signed by the Speaker H.J. 488
Senate Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 452
Commerce and Energy Certified uncontested, placed on consent
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0.
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
Senate Referred to Senate Commerce and Energy S.J. 153
First Reading Senate S.J. 128
House of Representatives Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 69, NAYS 0. H.J. 135
Commerce and Energy Do Pass Amended Passed, YEAS 13, NAYS 0.
Commerce and Energy Motion to amend
Commerce and Energy Scheduled for hearing
First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 11
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