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2012 SESSION
HJ 27 Mandatory renewable energy portfolio standard program; Commission to study establishment for State.
Introduced by: Charniele L. Herring | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Study; mandatory renewable energy portfolio standard program; report. Directs the Commission on Electric Utility Regulation to study the establishment of a mandatory renewable energy portfolio standard program for the Commonwealth. The study will (i) address issues associated with transitioning from the existing voluntary renewable energy portfolio standard program to a mandatory program, (ii) determine the costs and benefits that would be associated with requiring electric utilities to meet varying levels of renewable energy portfolio standard goals, (iii) recommend measures to address electric utilities that do not meet the program's goals, and (iv) determine if it is feasible and advisable to require that all electric utilities in Virginia participate in a mandatory renewable energy portfolio standard program.
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HISTORY
- 01/09/12 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/11/12 12101476D
- 01/09/12 House: Referred to Committee on Rules
- 01/20/12 House: Assigned Rules sub: Studies
- 01/26/12 House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table by voice vote
- 02/14/12 House: Left in Rules