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ID S1112

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/14/2011

Primary Sponsor

Unknown

Origin

Senate

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • School districts may use, sell, exchange, or receive bill credits for excess thermal or electric energy generated from renewable sources that exceeds district needs.

  • Revenues from energy sales must be used for the benefit of the school district.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/15/2011

Full Bill Text

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