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PA HB501
PA HB501Further providing for definitions; providing for force majeure; further providing for alternative energy portfolio standards, for portfolio requirements in other states, for health and safety standards and for interagency responsibilities; providing for zero emissions credits; and making editorial changes.
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Introduced
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
In Committee
04/23/2025
04/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), entitled "An act providing for the sale of electric energy generated from renewable and environmentally beneficial sources, for the acquisition of electric energy generated from renewable and environmentally beneficial sources by electric distribution and supply companies and for the powers and duties of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission," further providing for definitions; providing for force majeure; further providing for alternative energy portfolio standards, for portfolio requirements in other states, for health and safety standards and for interagency responsibilities; providing for zero emissions credits; and making editorial changes.
AI Summary
This bill significantly updates Pennsylvania's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, now renamed the Pennsylvania Reliable Energy Sustainability Standards Act, to expand and modify the state's clean energy requirements. The bill introduces comprehensive changes to how electric distribution companies and electric generation suppliers must incorporate renewable and sustainable energy sources into their portfolios. Key provisions include increasing the percentage of energy that must come from Tier I (most advanced) clean energy sources from 8% to 35% by 2035, creating a new Tier III energy category, and establishing a framework for zero emissions credits (ZECs) for nuclear power facilities. The bill also introduces new definitions for clean energy sources like biogas, clean hydrogen, and geothermal energy, and provides more detailed requirements for how and where these energy sources can be generated. Additionally, the bill establishes a mechanism for alternative compliance payments if energy companies fail to meet the new standards, with those payments going into sustainable energy funds, particularly targeting projects in environmental justice areas. The changes are designed to promote cleaner energy production, support emerging technologies, and provide more flexibility for energy providers while pushing the state towards more sustainable energy generation. Most provisions will take effect on June 1, 2026, with some immediate implementation of specific sections.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (81)
Danielle Otten (D)*,
Aerion Abney (D),
Jessica Benham (D),
Ryan Bizzarro (D),
Lisa Borowski (D),
Heather Boyd (D),
Tim Brennan (D),
Tim Briggs (D),
Amen Brown (D),
Danilo Burgos (D),
Andre Carroll (D),
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D),
Missy Cerrato (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Gina Curry (D),
Mary Jo Daley (D),
Tina Davis (D),
Jason Dawkins (D),
Dan Deasy (D),
Kyle Donahue (D),
Sean Dougherty (D),
Elizabeth Fiedler (D),
Justin Fleming (D),
Dan Frankel (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Paul Friel (D),
José Giral (D),
Roni Green (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Manny Guzman (D),
Jim Haddock (D),
Liz Hanbidge (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
Keith Harris (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Carol Kazeem (D),
Tarik Khan (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Bridget Kosierowski (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Leanne Krueger (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Dave Madsen (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Brandon Markosek (D),
La'Tasha Mayes (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Bob Merski (D),
Kyle Mullins (D),
Brian Munroe (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Darisha Parker (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Chris Pielli (D),
Lindsay Powell (D),
Tarah Probst (D),
James Prokopiak (D),
Nikki Rivera (D),
Abigail Salisbury (D),
Steve Samuelson (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Christina Sappey (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Gregory Scott (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Izzy Smith-Wade-El (D),
Jared Solomon (D),
Mandy Steele (D),
Paul Takac (D),
Arvind Venkat (D),
Greg Vitali (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Ben Waxman (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Dan Williams (D),
Last Action
Removed from table (on 10/29/2025)
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