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OK SB351

Bill

Status

Passed

4/20/2015

Primary Sponsor

Dan Newberry

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Origin

Senate

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Oklahoma law to establish a renewable energy standard goal that 15% of all installed electricity generation capacity within the state be generated from renewable energy sources by 2015.

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

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

  • Requires all electricity generating entities operating facilities in Oklahoma to report annually to the Commission by March 1 with their installed capacity, kilowatt hours generated, and energy sources used.

  • Declares an emergency effective immediately upon passage and approval by the Governor.

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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