Bill > S2274

This bill amends existing law to clarify the definition of "alternative energy generating source" for the purpose of an alternative energy portfolio standard, which requires electricity suppliers to provide a minimum percentage of their sales from such sources. Specifically, it modifies the criteria for waste-to-energy facilities to be considered an alternative energy source, requiring them to operate or contract for approved recycling programs and to allocate 50% of revenue from selling alternative energy certificates to these recycling programs. The bill also clarifies that waste-to-energy facilities meeting these requirements will be considered alternative energy sources regardless of when they began commercial operation. Additionally, it allows the department to adjust the amount of alternative energy credit earned for fuel cells and certain non-emitting renewable thermal technologies to encourage the development of new on-site renewable thermal energy sources.