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Energy:
Conserve Energy Tiered Rates Incentive

Our Position: support
Bill Number: SB 039
Sponsor: Sen. Schwartz/ Rep. Curry
Legislative Session: 2009

Authorizes cooperative electric associations to approve revenue-neutral, reasonable rates, charges, services, classifications, and facilities that establish a graduated rate for increased energy consumption by residential customers, giving due consideration to the impact of such rate on low-income customers. Allows associations to utilize a community energy fund for energy efficiency, energy conservation, weatherization, and renewable energy purposes.

Status

01/07/2009 Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Local Government and Energy
01/29/2009 Senate Committee on Local Government and Energy Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole
02/04/2009 Senate Second Reading Laid Over Daily
02/06/2009 Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments
02/09/2009 Introduced In House - Assigned to Transportation & Energy
02/09/2009 Senate Third Reading Passed
03/10/2009 House Committee on Transportation & Energy Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole
03/24/2009 House Second Reading Laid Over to 03/26/2009
03/26/2009 House Second Reading Passed with Amendments
03/27/2009 House Third Reading Laid Over to 03/30/2009
03/30/2009 House Third Reading Passed
04/01/2009 Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily
04/01/2009 Senate Considered House Amendments - Result was to Concur - Repass
04/14/2009 Signed by the President of the Senate
04/14/2009 Signed by the Speaker of the House
04/14/2009 Sent to the Governor
04/22/2009 Governor Action - Signed

More information

Please see the bill text for the exact language.

     
     

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