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ID S1209
Bill
AI Summary
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Adds new Section 61-543 to Idaho Code establishing public utilities commission authority over avoided cost rates for PURPA qualifying facilities.
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Requires the public utilities commission to implement rules establishing standard or published avoided cost rates for wind and solar qualifying facilities with design capacity of 100 kilowatts or less.
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Limits eligibility for standard avoided cost rates to PURPA wind and solar qualifying facilities with total maximum design capacity of 100 kilowatts or less in power purchase agreements with public utilities.
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Applies only to power purchase agreements for PURPA wind and solar projects filed with the public utilities commission 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 qualifying facilities.
SALES AND USE TAX
Last Action
to St Aff
4/4/2011