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ID H0321
Bill
AI Summary
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Establishes Public Utilities Commission authority to implement rules setting standard avoided cost rates for public utility purchases from wind and solar PURPA qualifying facilities with design capacity of 100 kilowatts or less.
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Revises sales tax rebate eligibility for alternative electricity generation equipment to require taxpayers achieve commercial operation by December 31, 2014, and obtain PUC approval of a power purchase agreement at standard avoided cost rates by October 31, 2011.
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Maintains rebate availability for fuel cells, low-impact hydro, wind, geothermal, biomass, cogeneration, solar, and landfill gas generation facilities producing at least 25 kilowatts, with definitions of qualifying machinery and exclusions for certain property types.
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Allows rebates to be recaptured if property is not used for electricity generation for 60 months, with recapture enforceable for up to five years after project period ends.
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Extends sunset date from July 1, 2011 to December 31, 2014, with legislature stating rebate will not be extended beyond this date.
Legislative Description
Amends and adds to existing law to provide the authority of the Public Utilities Commission and its jurisdiction over the avoided cost rates paid to PURPA qualifying facilities and to revise requirements regarding the sales tax rebate for equipment used in alternative methods of generation of electricity; and extending the sunset date to December 31, 2014.
SALES AND USE TAX
Last Action
to Rev/Tax
3/29/2011