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Introduced
07/10/2018
07/10/2018
In Committee
11/20/2018
11/20/2018
Crossed Over
11/27/2018
11/27/2018
Passed
01/10/2019
01/10/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
01/18/2019
01/18/2019
Introduced Session
22nd Council
Bill Summary
As introduced, this bill increases the Renewable Portfolio Standard to 100% by 2032, establishes a solar energy standard post 2032, and establishes standards electricity suppliers must meet regarding purchasing a percentage of their energy from long-term purchase agreements with renewable generators. It removes restrictions on energy efficiency measures. It expands the uses of the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund and also establishes an energy performance standard program for buildings at the Department of Energy and Environment. Among other things, it authorizes the Mayor to commit the District to participation in regional programs with the purpose of limiting greenhouse gas emissions and requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to issue regulations tying the vehicle excise tax to fuel efficiency.
FUNDING NOTE - This law is Subject to Appropriations. See Fiscal Impact Statement in "Other Documents" tab.
AI Summary
This bill:
Increases the Renewable Portfolio Standard to 100% by 2032 and establishes a solar energy standard post 2032. It requires electricity suppliers to purchase a percentage of their energy from long-term agreements with renewable generators. The bill removes restrictions on energy efficiency measures and expands the uses of the Sustainable Energy Trust Fund. It establishes an energy performance standard program for buildings and authorizes the Mayor to commit the District to participation in regional programs to limit greenhouse gas emissions. The bill also requires the Department of Motor Vehicles to tie the vehicle excise tax to fuel efficiency.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (8)
Charles Allen (D)*,
Mary Cheh (D)*,
Phil Mendelson (D)*,
Brianne Nadeau (D)*,
Trayon White (D)*,
Vince Gray (D),
David Grosso (I),
Robert White (D),
Last Action
Signed with Act Number A22-0583 (on 01/18/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://lims.dccouncil.us/Legislation/B22-0904 | 07/12/2018 |
| BillText | http://lims.dccouncil.us/Download/40667/B22-0904-Enrollment.pdf | 12/29/2018 |
| BillText | http://lims.dccouncil.us/Download/40667/B22-0904-Engrossment.pdf | 12/08/2018 |
| BillText | http://lims.dccouncil.us/Download/40667/B22-0904-Introduction.pdf | 07/12/2018 |
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