Bill > SB00089

This bill aims to prevent the Commissioner of Energy and Environmental Protection from entering into or approving power purchase agreements (PPAs) with zero-carbon electricity generating sources if the electricity rate is higher than the wholesale market rate. In practical terms, this means that even if a power source produces electricity without carbon emissions (such as solar, wind, or nuclear), the state cannot sign a contract to buy that electricity if the price is above the standard wholesale electricity price. Zero-carbon electricity generation is typically considered environmentally friendly, but this bill prioritizes cost considerations by preventing the state from paying a premium for clean energy. The bill would effectively limit the state's ability to support emerging clean energy technologies that might currently have higher production costs than traditional fossil fuel-generated electricity. By restricting PPAs to wholesale rates, the legislation could potentially make it more challenging for renewable or zero-carbon energy producers to secure contracts with the state government.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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