Renewable energy; amends existing portfolio standard program. (HB1946)
Introduced By
Del. Alfonso Lopez (D-Arlington) with support from co-patron Del. Rob Krupicka (D-Alexandria)
Progress
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Introduced |
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Passed Committee |
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Passed House |
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Passed Senate |
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Signed by Governor |
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Became Law |
Description
Renewable energy portfolio standard program. Amends the existing renewable energy portfolio standard program to require that for calendar years 2016 through 2025 a utility shall apply (i) only renewable energy generated or purchased in Virginia, off its coast, or represented by a renewable energy certificate from eligible sources in Virginia or off its coast and (ii) renewable energy sales or renewable energy certificates from electric energy derived from any combination of sunlight, onshore wind, offshore wind, wave motion, tides, or geothermal power to meet at least 40 percent of the sales requirement for the RPS Goal in that year. The measure also eliminates provisions that give double or triple credit toward meeting the RPS Goals for energy from specified sources of energy. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13102202D |
| 01/09/2013 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
| 01/15/2013 | Assigned C & L sub: Special Subcommittee on Energy |
| 01/16/2013 | Impact statement from SCC (HB1946) |
| 01/31/2013 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/05/2013 | Left in Commerce and Labor |
Comments
Energy from nuclear power plants must NOT be included as renewable!