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ID S1112
Bill
AI Summary
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School district boards of trustees are empowered to establish, own, maintain, and operate thermal heating, electric, and cooling energy generation systems using biomass, geothermal, or solar renewable energy sources.
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School districts may use, sell, exchange, or receive bill credits for excess thermal or electric energy generated from renewable sources that exceeds district needs.
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Revenues from energy sales must be used for the benefit of the school district.
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Energy sales must be conducted pursuant to a written contract approved by board resolution, with the resolution forwarded to the state department of education.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law relating to school districts and alternative energy to revise the types of renewable energy school districts may own, maintain or contract for and to provide for sales of excess electrical energy from renewable sources.
SCHOOL DISTRICTS
Last Action
to St Aff
2/15/2011