Coal-fired generation facilities; JLARC to study risk of further investment. (HJ109)

Introduced By

Del. David Englin (D-Alexandria) with support from co-patrons Del. Margi Vanderhye (D-McLean), and Sen. Adam Ebbin (D-Alexandria)

Progress

Introduced
Passed Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate

Description

Cost of investment in high-carbon-emitting generation; study. Directs the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission to study the potential economic impact to the Commonwealth of further investment in high-carbon-emitting generation facilities, such as the power plant proposed for Wise County, if the federal government were to adopt a carbon tax, a cap-and-trade program, or other system to regulate the emission of greenhouse gases. The Commission shall provide recommendations for investment in electricity generation that would enable the Commonwealth to maximize its future financial and economic position. Recommendations may include consideration of varying fuel sources, emission control technology, and demand-side management. Read the Bill »

Outcome

Bill Has Failed

History

DateAction
01/08/2008Committee
01/08/2008Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/08 087997500
01/08/2008Referred to Committee on Rules
02/12/2008Left in Rules

Comments

Va. Conservation Network, tracking this bill in Photosynthesis, notes:

Energy - Support