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GA HB520
Bill
Status
Engrossed
2/29/2012
Primary Sponsor
Earl Carter
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AI Summary
- Increases the cumulative generating capacity threshold that electric service providers are required to purchase from eligible customer generators from 0.2 percent to 2.5 percent of the utility's annual peak demand in the previous year
- Purchases from customer generators continue to be handled on a first-come, first-served basis until the capacity cap is reached
- Electric service providers are not required to purchase energy from customer generators at a price above avoided energy cost, unless that amount of energy has been subscribed under a renewable energy program
- Amends Georgia Code Section 46-3-56, which governs requirements to purchase energy from customer generators and related safety standards
- Sponsored by Representative Parsons of the 42nd District
Legislative Description
Energy purchase; amount of energy provider is required to purchase from generator; change
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/26/2012
Committee Referrals
Regulated Industries and Utilities3/5/2012
Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications3/11/2011
Full Bill Text
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