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AR SB600

Bill

Status

Failed

4/25/2019

Primary Sponsor

Gary Stubblefield

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Origin

Senate

92nd General Assembly (2019 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Defines "large-scale electric generation project" as a total installation of 25 megawatts (25 MW) or more of nameplate capacity.

  • Requires the Arkansas Public Service Commission to perform an economic analysis of the financial cost or benefit to electric ratepayers if a large-scale electric generation project is established or charged to ratepayers in Arkansas.

  • Requires the Arkansas Public Service Commission to study the impact of large-scale electric generation projects on the reliability and resiliency of the electric grid in Arkansas, including impacts on electricity costs and grid stability.

  • Directs the Joint Committee on Energy to collaborate with the Arkansas Economic Development Commission on a comprehensive study to assess the beneficial reuse of carbon dioxide in Arkansas and determine opportunities for enhanced oil recovery through tertiary recovery.

Legislative Description

Requiring The Study Of Large-scale Electric Generation Projects; And Requiring A Study On The Reuse Of Carbon Dioxide And Enhanced Oil Recovery Through Tertiary Recovery.

Last Action

Sine Die adjournment

4/25/2019

Committee Referrals

Energy3/19/2019

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