House Bill No. 5002 Summary

• Extends the residential solar net metering program credit eligibility from December 31, 2039 to December 31, 2041 for customers with contracts approved by the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority by December 31, 2021.

• Increases renewable energy credit procurement funding from $8 million annually for years 1-4 to up to $80 million for years 11-15, with extended contract terms from 8 years to 10 years for certain solicitations.

• Establishes new tariff options for residential customers to choose between full energy purchase or net metering for Class I renewable energy sources up to 25 kilowatts, with 20-year terms available.

• Exempts anaerobic digestion facilities collocated with animal feeding operations from solid waste permits if feedstock is at least 50% farm-generated organic waste and allows procurement of biogas energy from such facilities.

• Creates green jobs career ladder program through Office of Workforce Competitiveness and requires state building construction standards based on sustainable codes with enhanced energy efficiency and electric vehicle charging infrastructure requirements by January 1, 2020.