Archives: Energy / Model Policies
Archives: Energy / Model Policies (page 3)
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Resolution In Support of Expanded Liquefied Natural Gas Exports
WHEREAS, plentiful natural gas supplies and unprecedented advances in technology have provided a historic opportunity for the U.S. to achieve energy self-sufficiency while creating jobs and wealth for our economy;…
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Resolution Concerning EPA’s Proposed Guidelines for Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants
Resolution Concerning EPA’s Proposed Guidelines for Existing Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants Summary This resolution finds that the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposed regulations for reducing…
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Electric Transmission Line Siting Compact
Electric Transmission Line Siting Compact ARTICLE I: PURPOSE Siting electric transmissions lines across state borders and federal lands is an issue for states, the federal government, transmission utilities,…
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Resolution Concerning Oil and Gas Production on Federal Lands
Resolution Concerning Oil and Gas Production on Federal Lands WHEREAS, the Mineral Leasing Act of 1920 and the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands of 1947 give the…
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Updating Net Metering Policies Resolution
WHEREAS, the U.S. electric grid delivers a product essential to all Americans; and WHEREAS, electricity runs our economy—it powers our homes, businesses, industries, and the smart technologies and…
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Resolution in Response to EPA’s Plan to Regulate Greenhouse Gases under the Clean Air Act
Resolution in Response to EPA’s Plan to Regulate Greenhouse Gases under the Clean Air Act WHEREAS, the President has directed EPA to issue regulations setting greenhouse gas emission…
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Pre-emption of Local Agriculture Laws Act
Model Policy Section 1. The Legislative Assembly finds and declares that: (1) The production and use of agricultural seed, flower seed and vegetable seed and products…
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Resolution in Support of Electric Power Grid Modernization Principles
Model Policy WHEREAS, ALEC supports the modernization of the electric power grid to make it more efficient and offer benefits to consumers; and WHEREAS, ALEC has previously…
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Renewable Energy Credit Act
Section 1. Intent 1. The legislature finds that the state has an interest in balancing affordable and reliable energy for its citizens and businesses with environmentally responsible energy…
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The Market-Power Renewables Act
The Market-Power Renewables Act Section 1. Intent The legislature finds that the current system of mandated purchase of renewable energy has created negative economic and…
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Intrastate Oil and Natural Gas Use Act
Intrastate Oil and Natural Gas Use Act Summary: The purpose of this bill is to create the Intrastate Oil and Natural Gas and Use…
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ALEC Chemical Policy Principles
ALEC Chemical Policy Principles Mission: To promote human progress, health, and safety by advancing a free-and-open marketplace in which competition and innovation guide the development and application of…
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Performance Based Permitting Act
Be It Enacted by the State of ___________: Section 1. Short Title: This act shall be known as the “Performance Based Permitting Act.” Section 2. Purpose: (a). Permit applicants with…
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State Standards for Federal Resource Management Act
Bill Information This bill was introduced in Wyoming’s 2005 legislative session as HB 11. Similar language is contained in the UtahState code subsections 63-38d-401 (6) and (7). Model Legislation …
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Resolution Requesting that the Federal Government Confer and Consult with the States on Management of Public Lands and Energy Resources
Model Resolution Whereas, Management of public lands and energy resources has a direct fiscal impact on state economies and state budgets; and Whereas, Public lands should be managed to encourage…
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The Energy Affordability and Reliability Act
Sec. 1. Public policy. The {General Assembly/Senate/House} declares that it is the public policy of the {State/Commonwealth} of {State} to encourage affordable energy supplies for the electric generation sector, in…
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Restrictions on Participation in Low-Carbon Fuel Standards Programs
Be it Enacted by the Legislature of {insert state}: I. The State of {insert state} shall not join, implement, or participate in any state, regional, or national low-carbon fuel standards…
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Utility Construction Review Act
Model Legislation Section 1. {Short Title.} This act shall be known and may be cited as the Utility construction Review Act. Section 2. {Legislative findings and declarations.} The Legislature finds…
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Used Oil Collection Act
Model Legislation Section 1. {Short Title.} This act shall be known and may be cited as the Used Oil Collection Act. Section 2. {Legislative findings and declarations.} The legislature finds…
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The Common Sense Scientific and Technical Evidence Act
Model Policy [Title, enacting clause, et cetera] Section 1. {Short Title.} This Act may be known and cited as the Common Sense Scientific and Technical Evidence Act. Section 2. {Admissibility…