SB18-064
Require 100% Renewable Energy By 2035
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2018 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning an update to the renewable energy standard to require that all electric utilities derive their energy from one hundred percent renewable sources by 2035.
Bill Summary:
The bill updates the renewable energy standard to require that all electric utilities, including cooperative electric associations and municipally owned utilities, derive their energy from 100% renewable sources by 2035. The bill also:
- Removes recycled energy from the types of energy sources eligible for meeting the renewable energy standard;
- Allows a utility to obtain energy efficiency credits equal in value to renewable energy credits based on any energy efficiency upgrades made for a low-income residential customer;
- Removes multipliers used for counting certain renewable energy generated; and
- Phases out the system of tradable renewable energy credits so that renewable energy generated after 2035 is not eligible for renewable energy credits.
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)
Committees
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 01/12/2018 | Introduced |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 02/01/2018 | Senate | Senate Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy Postpone Indefinitely |
| 01/12/2018 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy |
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(None)