AN ACT relating to renewable energy. [SB-225]
Create new sections of KRS Chapter 278 to express the intent of the General Assembly with respect to rooftop solar power and the significance of renewable energy; define "renewable energy," "renewable energy portfolio," "renewable energy requirement," "retail electric supplier," and "solar energy target"; require retail electric suppliers to comply with a tiered renewable portfolio requirement beginning in fiscal year 2023-2024; require retail electric suppliers to submit integrated resource plans to the Public Service Commission for approval that
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SB-225: AN ACT relating to renewable energy.
Sponsored by: Sen. Reginald Thomas
To Natural Resources & Energy (s) on 03/01/2022
Renewable Energy Grant Fund [HB-358]
An Act relating to the renewable energy grant fund and recommendation program; and providing for an effective date.
Renewable Energy Grant Fund [SB-202]
An Act relating to the renewable energy grant fund and recommendation program; and providing for an effective date.
SB-202: Renewable Energy Grant Fund
Sponsored by: Sen. Josh Revak
Res Rpt Recd Await Transmittal Nxt on 03/08/2022
Regulatory Commn Ak; Leg Audit Division [SB-190]
An Act extending the termination date of the Regulatory Commission of Alaska; relating to the powers and duties of the legislative audit division; and providing for an effective date.
SB-190: Regulatory Commn Ak; Leg Audit Division
Sponsored by: Sen. Robert Myers
Effective Date(s) Of Law 6/30/22 on 06/30/2022
AN ACT relating to utility pole replacement for broadband network deployment, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency. [HB-492]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 224A to establish the Rural Infrastructure Improvement Program; define terms; establish the rural infrastructure improvement fund; provide that money deposited to the credit of the fund shall only be used by the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority to provide reimbursements to qualified applicants for eligible utility pole replacement costs necessary for the deployment of broadband infrastructure; set maximum reimbursement amounts; require the Kentucky Infrastructure Authority to receive, review, and approve applications
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HB-492: AN ACT relating to utility pole replacement for broadband network deployment, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency.
Sponsored by: Rep. Kevin Bratcher
Introduced In House on 02/14/2022
You have voted HB-492: AN ACT relating to utility pole replacement for broadband network deployment, making an appropriation therefor, and declaring an emergency..
AN ACT relating to vegetation maintenance. [HB-485]
Create new sections of KRS 278.010 to 278.450 to establish definitions; require electric utilities regulated by the Public Service Commission to have a vegetation management plan approved by the commission; require vegetation maintenance to be performed in conformance with ANSI standards endorsed by the International Society of Arboriculture; make exception for standards under declared emergency or in situation of cleanup from storm damage; require different notice requirements to the public and property owners; impose penalty for failure of a utility
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HB-485: AN ACT relating to vegetation maintenance.
Sponsored by: Rep. Susan Westrom
To Local Government (h) on 03/17/2022
AN ACT relating to public utilities. [HB-478]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to create winter and summer temperature standards for disconnection of service by retail electric and gas utilities; require resumption of disconnection only after a 72-hour period from the temperature standard; establish a certificate of need for persons who are at risk if utility service is disconnected that can be provided by a physician, physician assistant, community-based service organization, or faith-based service organization; prohibit disconnection of service on holidays and weekends and before 8
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HB-478: AN ACT relating to public utilities.
Sponsored by: Rep. Lisa Willner
Introduced In House on 02/10/2022
AN ACT relating to ensuring the reliability and resiliency of the electric grid. [HB-470]
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 278 to define terms; require the Public Service Commission to develop rules and procedures to ensure that the Commonwealth's electric grid is reliable and resilient; establish standards; require intermittent power to provide firming power up to its average output level during periods of peak net load; provide that the minimum reserve margin shall be a primary consideration when retiring or adding electric generation; require the Public Service Commission to coordinate with regional transmission organizations to
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HB-470: AN ACT relating to ensuring the reliability and resiliency of the electric grid.
Sponsored by: Rep. Jim Gooch
Introduced In House on 02/09/2022