Relating to costs for acquiring renewable energy.
Summary
Requires the State Department of Energy to study avoided costs paid to qualifying facilities under the federal Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act compared with the costs incurred by investor-owned utilities to acquire or maintain renewable energy generation facilities. Directs the department to submit its findings to the interim committees of Legislative Assembly related to energy no later than September 15, 2026. Requires state agencies, to the extent permitted by laws relating to confidentiality, to furnish information and advice necessary for the department to complete the study. Sunsets January 2, 2027.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Jun 28, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Jun 28, 2025
Lower · Passed
In committee upon adjournment.
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Committee
Referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Apr 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation: Do pass and be referred to Ways and Means by prior reference.
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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