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AK SB277

Bill

Status

Passed

7/9/2010

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Exempts renewable energy generators from regulation by the Regulatory Commission of Alaska and municipalities if they sell electricity solely to regulated utilities

  • Applies to plants or facilities generating electricity entirely from renewable energy resources that produce no more than 65 megawatts

  • Requires facilities to be first placed into commercial operation on or after the bill's effective date and before January 1, 2016

  • Prohibits exemption for facilities whose operators received state grants or tax credits related to renewable energy generation

  • Amends AS 29.35.070(a) to exclude renewable energy generators from municipal utility rate regulation and updates AS 42.05.711 to clarify exemption status

Legislative Description

Pub. Utility Exemption: Renewable Energy

Utilities

Last Action

EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 8/31/10

7/9/2010

Committee Referrals

Energy4/5/2010
Resources2/12/2010

Full Bill Text

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