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OK HB2530
Bill
Status
3/14/2012
Primary Sponsor
Mike Brown
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AI Summary
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Creates the Oklahoma Clean Energy Finance Program to finance clean energy improvements to residential properties through loans up to $12,500 with below-market interest rates for low- and moderate-income borrowers.
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Establishes the Governor's Energy Office to oversee the program and requires selection of a program administrator to recruit/certify contractors, market the program, and measure energy savings.
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Creates a Clean Energy Program Fund with two accounts: a loan buy-down account (to compensate lenders for reduced interest rates) and a loan loss reserve account (to cover uncollectible loans, maintained at 5% of outstanding principal).
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Authorizes participating public and private lenders to originate loans to qualified borrowers in three income tiers, with first-tier borrowers (below 80% of area median income) receiving the lowest interest rates.
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Requires annual reporting to the Legislature on program administration, number and amount of loans issued by income tier, estimated energy savings, and program status.
Legislative Description
Public finance; enacting the Oklahoma Clean Energy Finance Program Act; effective date.
Property
Last Action
Second Reading referred to Energy Committee then to Appropriations Committee
3/21/2012