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2015 SESSION

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(SB1349)

AMENDMENT(S) PROPOSED BY THE SENATE

SEN. WAGNER

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        G. The construction or purchase by an investor-owned incumbent utility of one or more generation facilities with at least one megawatt of generating capacity, and with an aggregate rated capacity that does not exceed 500 megawatts, that use energy derived from sunlight and are located in the Commonwealth, regardless of whether any of such facilities are located within or without such utility’s service territory, is in the public interest, and in determining whether to approve such facility, the Commission shall liberally construe the provisions of this Act. Such utility shall utilize goods or services sourced, in whole or in part, from one or more Virginia businesses. The utility may propose a rate adjustment clause based on a market index in lieu of a cost of service model for such facility. An investor-owned incumbent utility may enter into short-term or long-term power purchase contracts for the power derived from sunlight generated by such generation facility prior to purchasing the generation facility.

SEN. SASLAW

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        H. Each Phase I and II Utility shall conduct a pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for low income, elderly, and disabled individuals in their respective service territories in the Commonwealth. Each pilot program shall be funded by the utility and shall commence September 1, 2015. Each such utility shall report on the status of its pilot program, including the number of individuals served thereby, to the Governor, the State Corporation Commission, and the Chairmen of the House and Senate Commerce and Labor Committees by July 1, 2016, and each year thereafter.

SEN. MCEACHIN

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        determinations made by the utility prior to December 1, 2014

         

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        plans identified by the utility in an integrated resource plan filed with the State Corporation Commission by September 1, 2014

SEN. MCEACHIN

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        not contrary to the public interest

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        prudent

SEN. MCEACHIN

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        during the transition period,

SEN. MCEACHIN

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        whenever practicable

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        when prudent

SEN. ALEXANDER

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        Review of recovery of fuel and purchase power costs shall continue during the Transitional Rate Period in accordance with § 56-249.6.