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DE HCR47

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Introduced

6/24/2015

Primary Sponsor

Paul Baumbach

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Origin

House of Representatives

148th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requests the Public Service Commission consider approving only electricity generation projects using eligible energy resources (as defined in Delaware Code Title 26, section 352) when utilities file tariff applications to meet Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards requirements.

  • Applies to new power generation projects filed after the resolution's enactment intended to help the state meet its renewable energy standards.

  • Recommends the Public Service Commission certify Solar Renewable Energy Credit multipliers only for power generated exclusively with eligible energy resources.

  • Specifies the Commission's consideration should be done "where lawful, feasible, and desirable."

  • Notes that solar and wind generation produce negligible carbon emissions during operation, while solid oxide fuel cells can use either renewable or non-renewable fuels.

Legislative Description

Requesting That The Public Service Commission Consider Giving Special Consideration To Meeting The Requirements Of The Renewable Energy Portfolio Standards Act (repsa) Only To Projects Utilizing Eligible Energy Resources.

Last Action

Reported Out of Committee (ENERGY) in House with 2 Favorable, 3 On Its Merits, 1 Unfavorable

4/20/2016

Committee Referrals

Energy6/24/2015

Full Bill Text

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