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MD HB718
Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2023)
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Introduced
02/07/2023
02/07/2023
In Committee
02/07/2023
02/07/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources - Alterations (Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2023) FOR the purpose of altering the definitions of “qualifying biomass”, “thermal biomass system”, and “Tier 1 renewable source” for purposes of excluding energy derived from certain forest-related resources, animal manure, waste, and refuse and gas produced from the anaerobic decomposition of animal waste or poultry waste from being eligible for inclusion in the renewable energy portfolio standard; and generally relating to the renewable energy portfolio standard. BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments, Article - Public Utilities Section 7-701 and 7-704(a) and (c) Annotated Code of Maryland (2020 Replacement Volume and 2022 Supplement)
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Reclaim Renewable Energy Act of 2023, aims to alter the definitions of "qualifying biomass," "thermal biomass system," and "Tier 1 renewable source" in Maryland's Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard (REPS). The key provisions of the bill are: 1) excluding energy derived from certain forest-related resources, animal manure, waste, and refuse gas produced from the anaerobic decomposition of animal or poultry waste from being eligible for inclusion in the REPS; and 2) making related changes to the definitions of these terms in the Public Utilities Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (15)
Vaughn Stewart (D)*,
Nick Allen (D),
Marlon Amprey (D),
Adrian Boafo (D),
Lorig Charkoudian (D),
Mark Edelson (D),
Jessica Feldmark (D),
Linda Foley (D),
David Fraser-Hidalgo (D),
Ken Kerr (D),
Lesley Lopez (D),
Sara Love (D),
David Moon (D),
Julie Palakovich Carr (D),
Jheanelle Wilkins (D),
Last Action
House Economic Matters Hearing (13:00:00 3/9/2023 ) (on 03/09/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0718?ys=2023RS |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/hb/hb0718f.pdf |
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