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ND SB2037
Bill
Status
4/8/2015
Primary Sponsor
Legislative Management
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AI Summary
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Wind turbine electric generation units completed after December 31, 2014, or 20+ years from first assessment are subject to taxes in lieu of property taxes instead of the prior 3% valuation rate.
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Income tax credit for geothermal, solar, wind, or biomass energy devices installed before January 1, 2015 extended to wind devices with construction commenced before January 1, 2015, and installed before January 1, 2017.
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Sales and use tax exemption for machinery and equipment used to produce coal from new mines limited to the first $5 million per mine, with replacement equipment exempt if capitalized investment exceeds $20 million.
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Legislative management directed to study wind generation taxation during 2015-16 interim, including analysis of property, generation, sales, and income tax application and equity within the industry.
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Public Service Commission required to report annually during 2015-16 interim on retail electricity sales meeting renewable energy objectives and comparison of renewable energy produced versus sold at retail in the state.
Legislative Description
Taxation of wind turbine electric generation units, an income tax credit for installation of geothermal, solar, wind, or biomass energy devices, and a sales tax exemption for machinery or equipment used to produce coal from a new mine; to provide for a legislative management study; to provide for a report; to provide an effective date; and to provide for retroactive application.
Last Action
Signed by Governor 04/08
4/8/2015