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CO SB009
Bill
AI Summary
- Creates a woody biomass grant program funded by $1 million annual transfers from the general fund for 5 fiscal years beginning July 1, 2015, administered by the Department of Natural Resources executive director
- Grants awarded only to public entities using woody biomass as fuel for public building biomass energy systems when the use is cost-effective compared to other fuels or provides other substantial benefits as defined in rules
- Rules must include preferences for projects serving 2 or more nearby public buildings and criteria evaluating whether buildings are within an economically reasonable distance of substantial forested areas as determined by the state forester
- Woody biomass supply projections must not exceed 5 percent of standing timber in each county providing the biomass
- Department may spend up to 3 percent of fund revenues for administrative costs; program sunsets September 1, 2021
Legislative Description
Public Building Woody Biomass Energy Grant Program
Last Action
Senate Committee on Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy Postpone Indefinitely
1/15/2015
Committee Referrals
Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Energy1/7/2015
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