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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
02/07/2017
02/07/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/18/2017
03/18/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTRIC UTILITIES; AMENDING A SECTION OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY ACT TO REQUIRE UTILITIES AND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES TO PARTICIPATE IN SOLAR PROJECTS PLANNED BY LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS OR STATE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND TO ACCEPT THE ENERGY GENERATED BY THOSE PROJECTS.
AI Summary
This bill requires utilities and electric cooperatives to participate in and accept the energy generated by solar projects planned by local governments, political subdivisions, or state post-secondary educational institutions. It amends the Renewable Energy Act to give the Public Regulation Commission the authority to adopt rules regarding this requirement, in addition to its existing powers to oversee the renewable portfolio standard and allow utilities to offer voluntary renewable energy programs to customers.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Senate Conservation Committee (07:30 3/2/2017 Room 311) (on 03/02/2017)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nmlegis.gov/Legislation/Legislation?chamber=S&legtype=B&legno=248&year=17 |
| BillText | http://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/bills/senate/SB0248.pdf |
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