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ND SCR4012
Concurrent Resolution
Status
4/19/2021
Primary Sponsor
Rich Wardner
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AI Summary
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Establishes a state policy supporting electric grid reliability and resilience through dispatchable thermal generation fueled by coal and natural gas, while discouraging early retirement of thermal power plants.
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Directs the Public Service Commission to coordinate with regional transmission organizations to develop policies promoting reliable dispatchable power and encouraging installation of carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS) technologies.
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Requires the North Dakota Transmission Authority to annually develop a comprehensive report collecting utility information to coordinate with regional transmission operators on grid reliability and transmission expansion planning.
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Identifies North Dakota's lignite reserves, natural gas resources, and oil reserves as advantages for developing CCUS projects that can provide employment, state revenue, and enhanced oil recovery opportunities.
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Mandates the Secretary of State forward this resolution to the Public Service Commission, North Dakota Transmission Authority, North Dakota Congressional Delegation, Midwest Independent System Operator, and Southwest Power Pool.
Legislative Description
A concurrent resolution to establish a state policy to support the reliability and resilience of the electric grid, ensure price transparency to consumers in electric markets, and incentivize carbon capture utilization and storage as an alternative to preserve dispatchable thermal electric generation and its associated benefits.
Last Action
Filed with Secretary Of State 04/19
4/19/2021