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OK SB351

Bill

Status

Passed

4/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

Dan Newberry

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma statute 17 O.S. 801.4 to establish a renewable energy standard goal of 15% of all installed electricity generation capacity by 2015.

  • Expands qualifying renewable energy resources to include wind, solar, photovoltaic, hydropower, hydrogen, geothermal, biomass, distributed generation up to 5 megawatts, and other Commission-approved sources.

  • Allows steam export capacity at qualified renewable energy resources to count toward the 15% goal established in the statute.

  • Requires all electricity generating entities operating in Oklahoma to report to the Commission by March 1 each year the installed capacity and kilowatt hours generated by each facility and energy source.

  • Declares an emergency clause making the act effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Legislative Description

Renewable energy standards; modifying certain goal criteria. Emergency.

Last Action

Approved by Governor 04/20/2015

4/20/2015

Committee Referrals

Utilities3/10/2015
Energy2/3/2015

Full Bill Text

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