Renewable energy; Commission on Electric Utility Regulation to study portfolio standard program. (HJ669)
Introduced By
Del. Charniele Herring (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 |
Description
Study; mandatory renewable energy portfolio standard program; report. Directs the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation to study the establishment of a mandatory renewable energy portfolio standard program for the Commonwealth. The study will (i) address issues associated with transitioning from the existing voluntary renewable energy portfolio standard program to a mandatory program, (ii) determine the costs and benefits that would be associated with requiring electric utilities to meet varying levels of renewable energy portfolio standard goals, (iii) recommend measures to address electric utilities that do not meet the program's goals, and (iv) determine if it is feasible and advisable to require that all electric utilities in Virginia participate in a mandatory renewable energy portfolio standard program. Read the Bill »
Outcome
History
| Date | Action |
|---|---|
| 01/09/2013 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/09/13 13100944D |
| 01/09/2013 | Referred to Committee on Commerce and Labor |
| 01/15/2013 | Assigned C & L sub: Special Subcommittee on Energy |
| 01/29/2013 | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table |
| 02/05/2013 | Left in Commerce and Labor |