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ID H0348
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds Section 61-543 to Idaho Code establishing the Public Utilities Commission's authority over avoided cost rates for PURPA solar and wind qualifying facilities
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Directs the PUC to implement rules establishing standard or published avoided cost rates for public utilities' purchase of electricity from PURPA solar and wind facilities with a design capacity of 100 kilowatts or less
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Restricts eligibility for standard avoided cost rates to PURPA solar and wind qualifying facilities with a total maximum design capacity of 100 kilowatts or less
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Applies only to power purchase agreements for PURPA solar and wind projects filed with the PUC on or after the effective date of this section
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Declares an emergency, making the act effective upon passage and approval
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 solar and wind qualifying facilities.
SALES AND USE TAX
Last Action
Ret'd to St Aff
4/7/2011