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MI HB5205
Bill
Status
12/12/2013
Primary Sponsor
Aric Nesbitt
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AI Summary
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Amends the Clean, Renewable, and Efficient Energy Act (2008 PA 295) to add new purpose of removing unnecessary burdens on the appropriate use of solid waste as a clean energy source.
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Expands definition of "advanced cleaner energy system" to include pyrolysis facilities and integrated pyrolysis combined cycle facilities that convert carbon-based feedstocks into electricity.
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Defines "pet coke" as a petroleum refining byproduct and excludes it from qualifying renewable energy resources.
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Adds "steam" to renewable energy definitions and expands renewable energy resource category to include fuel manufactured from waste materials meeting federal EPA standards under 40 CFR 241.3(c) and 241.4(a).
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Modifies renewable energy credit provisions to grant additional Michigan incentive credits for solar power (2 credits per megawatt hour) and systems using in-state equipment or workforce (1/10 credit per megawatt hour for 3 years after initial operation).
Legislative Description
Energy; alternative sources; advanced waste energy recovery; allow. Amends secs. 1, 3, 7, 9, 11 & 39 of 2008 PA 295 (MCL 460.1001 et seq.).
Energy, alternative sources
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Energy And Technology
12/9/2014