Contained a provision requiring the state to study if nuclear energy should be added to the Renewable Portfolio Standard.
Required the state to conduct an appraisal of nuclear power-generating facilities and solicit bids for zero-carbon electricity-generating resources.
Would require Pennsylvania’s electric utilities to buy 50 percent their power from generation sources included in a new Tier III of their Renewable Portfolio Standard, including both nuclear power and renewables.
Would have changed the definition of renewable energy to include certain types of nuclear reactors alongside other technologies, such as wind, solar and hydroelectric.
A monthly electricity surcharge, from 85 cents for residential customers up to $2,400 for industrial customers, collecting in total $150 million/year to subsidize two nuclear power plants.
The Future Energy Jobs Bill establishes a ZEC program to compensate nuclear generators for the benefits provided by their emissions-free generation, valued at the Social Cost of Carbon.
Bill S-2313 establishes a Zero Emissions Certificate (ZEC) program to maintain New Jersey’s nuclear energy supply.
Defines Community Benefit Agreements between wind developers and host communities.
Allows eligible landowners to select to have the utility purchase the entire property over which a high voltage transmission line will pass.
Establishing data protection rights and protocols for Texas consumers.