Solar Energy

State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2021 Regular Session

Relating To Renewable Energy. [SB-372] [Energy ] [Consumer Protection ]
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to study and recommend how to implement a smart imports program in Hawaii. Requires electric utilities to offer excess electricity to consumers during daylight hours at cost for any legal purpose beginning 1/1/2023.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang Referred To Eet, Cpn. on 01/25/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Public Utilities - Net Energy Metering [SB-508] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Prohibiting the Public Service Commission from prohibiting the construction or operation of multiple net metered solar generating facilities located on separate contiguous lots that are owned by a local government solely because the capacity of the combined net metering systems exceeds the 2 megawatt limit under certain circumstances.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Douglas J.J. Peters Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 625 on 05/30/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Economic Development - Advanced Clean Energy and Clean Energy Innovation Investments and Initiatives [SB-460] [Economic Development ] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Climate Change ]
Altering references to the term "clean energy" to be "advanced clean energy" for purposes of certain provisions of law concerning the Maryland Clean Energy Center and the Maryland Energy Innovation Institute; altering certain findings of the General Assembly, the purposes of certain provisions of law concerning the development of clean energy industries in the State, and the purposes, powers, and duties of the Center and Institute to include certain actions supporting clean energy innovation; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Brian J. Feldman Vetoed By The Governor (policy) on 05/28/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Climate Solutions Now Act of 2021 [HB-583] [Environmental ] [Energy ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Climate Change ] [Air Quality ] [Public Health ]
Requiring the State to reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 60% from 2006 levels by 2030; requiring the State to achieve net-zero statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 2045; requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to adopt regulations establishing certain energy conservation requirements for certain buildings by July 1, 2022; establishing a goal of planting and helping to maintain in the State 5,000,000 sustainable trees of species native to the State by the end of 2030; terminating certain provisions of the Act; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Dana M Stein Hearing 2/11 At 1:30 P.m. (environment And Transportation) on 01/28/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Public Utilities – Net Energy Metering [HB-584] [Energy ] [Telecommunications ]
Prohibiting the Public Service Commission from prohibiting the construction or operation of multiple net metered solar generating facilities located on contiguous lots that are owned by a local government solely because the capacity of the combined net metering systems exceeds the 2 megawatt limit under certain circumstances.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Ronald Lorenzo Watson Enacted Under Article Ii, Section 17(c) Of The Maryland Constitution - Chapter 624 on 05/30/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Climate Solutions Now Act of 2021 [SB-414] [Environmental ] [Energy ] [Labor, Jobs, Employment ] [Climate Change ] [Air Quality ] [Public Health ]
Requiring the State to reduce statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 60% from 2006 levels by 2030; requiring the State to achieve net-zero statewide greenhouse gas emissions by 2045; requiring the Maryland Department of Labor to adopt regulations establishing certain energy conservation requirements for certain buildings by July 1, 2022; establishing a goal of planting and helping to maintain in the State 5,000,000 sustainable trees of species native to the State by the end of 2030; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Delores G Kelley Senate Refuses Concur House Amendments on 04/12/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Economic Development - Advanced Clean Energy and Clean Energy Innovation Investments and Initiatives [HB-419] [Economic Development ] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Climate Change ]
Altering references to the term "clean energy" to be "advanced clean energy" for purposes of certain provisions of law concerning the Maryland Clean Energy Center and the Maryland Energy Innovation Institute; altering certain findings of the General Assembly, the purposes of certain provisions of law concerning the development of clean energy industries in the State, and the purposes, powers, and duties of the Center and Institute to include certain actions supporting clean energy innovation; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Lily Qi Vetoed By The Governor (policy) on 05/28/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Clean Energy Attribute Credits and Procurement [SB-53] [Energy ] [Environmental ]
Establishing a clean energy attribute credit standard for certain purposes; repealing certain provisions relating to the renewable energy portfolio standard; stating certain findings of the General Assembly; stating certain policies of the State regarding certain energy sources and markets; requiring the Public Service Commission to appoint an independent administrator for certain purposes with certain qualifications and certain duties; providing for the term and reappointment of the independent administrator; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Stephen S Hershey Hearing 1/26 At 1:00 P.m. on 12/23/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard – Municipal Electric Utilities [HB-376] [Energy ] [Environmental ]
Setting the renewable energy portfolio standard for municipal electric utilities for 2021 and later.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Johnny Mautz Hearing 1/14 At 1:30 P.m. on 12/29/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Municipal Electric Utilities [SB-153] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Climate Change ]
Setting the renewable energy portfolio standard for municipal electric utilities for 2021 and later.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Stephen S Hershey Hearing 1/21 At 1:00 P.m. on 12/23/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Clean Energy Attribute Credits and Procurement [HB-220] [Energy ] [Environmental ]
Establishing a clean energy attribute credit standard for certain purposes; repealing certain provisions relating to the renewable energy portfolio standard; stating certain findings of the General Assembly; stating certain policies of the State regarding certain energy sources and markets; requiring the Public Service Commission to appoint an independent administrator for certain purposes with certain qualifications and certain duties; providing for the term and reappointment of the independent administrator; etc.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Christopher Troy Adams Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters on 03/17/2021

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State (Maryland)
Maryland 2021 Regular Session

Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources [HB-332] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Climate Change ]
Altering the eligibility of certain sources of energy for the creation of credits under the renewable energy portfolio standard; removing certain sources from the definition of a "Tier 1 renewable source"; providing that existing obligations or contract rights may not be impaired by the Act; and applying the Act to all renewable energy portfolio standard compliance years beginning after December 31, 2021.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Julian Ivey Unfavorable Report By Economic Matters on 03/17/2021

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State (Hawaii)
Hawaii 2019 Regular Session

Related To Renewable Energy. [SB-257] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ]
Requires the Public Utilities Commission to study and recommend how to implement a smart imports program in Hawaii. Requires electric utilities to offer excess electricity to consumers during daylight hours at cost for any legal purpose beginning 1/1/2021.

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Stanley Chang Referred To Eet, Cph. on 01/22/2019

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State (Alabama)
Alabama Regular Session 2016

Solar technology, installation, electric customer or financing agent, exception from definition of utility or electric service provider, Secs. 37-4A-1 to 37-4A-5, inclusive, added [HB-277] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Consumer Protection ]
Solar technology, installation, electric customer or financing agent, exception from definition of utility or electric service provider, Secs. 37-4A-1 to 37-4A-5, inclusive, added

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Ken Johnson Read For The First Time And Referred To The House Of Representatives Committee On Transportation, Utilities And Infrastructure on 02/23/2016

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State (Maine)
Maine 127th Legislature

An Act To Improve Residential Renewable Energy Use [HB-1355] [Energy ] [Housing ] [Environmental ] [Climate Change ]
An Act To Improve Residential Renewable Energy Use

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sara Gideon Pursuant To Joint Rule 310.3 Placed In Legislative Files (dead) on 06/04/2015

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State (Maine)
Maine 127th Legislature

An Act To Allow a Local Distributed Energy Pilot Program [HB-1293] [Energy ] [Technology and Innovation ] [Public Safety ]
An Act To Allow a Local Distributed Energy Pilot Program

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Deane Rykerson Reports Read. on 06/04/2015

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State (Maine)
Maine 127th Legislature

Resolve, To Create Sustainable Growth in Maine's Distributed Energy Sector That Uses Market Forces To Fairly Compensate Energy Producers [HB-1263] [Energy ] [Economic Development ]
Resolve, To Create Sustainable Growth in Maine's Distributed Energy Sector That Uses Market Forces To Fairly Compensate Energy Producers

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sara Gideon This Bill, Having Been Returned By The Governor, Together With Objections To The Same Pursuant To Article Iv, Part Third, Section 2 Of The Constitution Of The State Of Maine, After Reconsideration, The House Proceeded To Vote On The Question: "shall This Bill Become A Law Notwithstanding The Objections Of The Governor?" on 06/30/2015

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State (Idaho)
Idaho 2015 Regular Session

Amends existing law to provide for a solar energy tax; to provide for filing operators' statements and for the allotment and apportionment by the State Tax Commission of tax due from producers of electricity by means of solar energy; and to provide a tax exemption for certain operating property of producers of electricity by means of solar energy. [HB-134] [Energy ] [Taxes ] [Environmental ]
TAXATION - SOLAR ENERGY - Amends existing law to provide for a solar energy tax; to provide for filing operators' statements and for the allotment and apportionment by the State Tax Commission of tax due from producers of electricity by means of solar energy; and to provide a tax exemption for certain operating property of producers of electricity by means of solar energy.

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Revenue and Taxation Committee Reported Printed And Referred To Revenue & Taxation on 02/17/2015

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State (Maine)
Maine 126th Legislature

An Act To Support Solar Energy Development in Maine [SB-1652] [Energy ] [Environmental ] [Climate Change ]
An Act To Support Solar Energy Development in Maine

  

Sponsored by: Rep. Sara Gideon Taken From The Table By The President. on 04/11/2014

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State (Maine)
Maine 126th Legislature

An Act To Improve Maine's Economy and Energy Security with Cost-effective Technologies [HB-1252] [Energy ] [Economic Development ] [Technology and Innovation ]
An Act To Improve Maine's Economy and Energy Security with Cost-effective Technologies

  

Sponsored by: Sen. Justin Mark Chenette Taken From The Table By The President. on 04/16/2014

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