HB 141 (2017)
Summary:
Allows hydropower to fulfill up to 5% of class I renewable energy required under the renewable portfolio standards. Class I sources include wind, geothermal, biomass, tidal, methane, and solar energy. The House amended the bill to instead allow the Public Utilities Commission to modify renewable energy portfolio standards according to expected annual output of various energy sources.
Bill Became Law?:
No
Status Detail:
Interim Study