Renewable energy projects; DEQ develop a permit by rule for construction of electrial facilities. (SB1194)
Introduced By
Sen. Phil Puckett (D-Tazewell)
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
Small renewable energy projects. Directs the Department of Environmental Quality to develop a permit by rule for the construction and operation of electrical generation facilities that have a maximum capacity of 100 megawatts and that generate electricity only from sunlight, wind, falling water, sustainable biomass, energy from waste, municipal solid waste, wave motion, tides, or geothermal power. A small renewable energy project for which such a permit by rule has been issued will be exempt from requirements that the State Corporation Commission permit its construction and operation. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/13/2009 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/14/09 096657300 |
01/13/2009 | Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources |
02/02/2009 | Rereferred from Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
02/02/2009 | Rereferred to Commerce and Labor |
02/09/2009 | Incorporated by Commerce and Labor (SB1347-Wagner) (15-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |