Archives: Energy, Environment and Agriculture / Model Policies
Archives: Energy, Environment and Agriculture / Model Policies
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Residential Reliability Act
Section 1.Definitions A. “Residential energy backup system” means a backup energy system, and any associated infrastructure and equipment, installed at a residential property that is capable of providing…
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State Energy Facility Siting and Permit Certainty Act
Section 1. Short title. This Act may be cited as the “State Energy Facility Siting and Permit Certainty Act.” Section 2. Definitions. For…
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Ending Rate of Return on Premature Closures Act
Preamble: Numerous utilities and regulatory agencies have recently moved to voluntarily close coal and natural gas power plants before their full, useful life expired. When such electric plants are…
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Act to Allow for Consumer Regulated Electric Utilities
Section 1. Legislative Findings and Purpose. The Legislature finds that: Reliable, affordable, and sufficient electricity supply is vital to economic growth and public welfare. …
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Overturn Prohibitions and Establish a Nuclear Coordinator (OPEN) Act
Section 1. Short Title This Act may be cited as the “OPEN Act — Overturn Prohibitions & Establish a Nuclear Coordinator Act.” Section 2. Purpose…
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Resolution in Support of Veterinary Telehealth Modernization Principles
WHEREAS, laws and regulations should allow veterinarians to practice the full extent of their professional training and expertise through telehealth; WHEREAS, all veterinarians should be free to deliver telehealth services;…
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Statement of Principles on Establishing an Interstate Compact Regarding Competitively Bid Electric Transmission Projects
Statement of Principles Uniformity of Energy Types and Technologies. All aspects of the compact shall pertain equally to all electric generation methods. Ensuring that the compact…
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Resolution in Support of Recycling
WHEREAS, sustainable management and circularity of materials are critical to safeguarding both environmental health and national security by ensuring that essential resources are available for future generations and reducing the…
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Energy Choice Resolution, Natural Gas
RESOLUTION RE: EXPRESSION OF SUPPORT FOR USE OF PROPANE AND NATURAL GAS IN NEW RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL BUILDING IN _________COUNTY AND SETTING OF CODE ORDINANCE READING SCHEDULE TO AMEND___________ COUNTY…
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Resolution in Support of Farming and Energy Production
RESOLUTION RE: EXPRESSION OF SUPPORT FOR LAND USE AND PERMITTING FOR LESS THAN 5 ACRE COMMUNITY SOLAR GARDENS AND PROJECTS UP TO 160 ACRES FOR AGRIVOVOLTAIC PROJECTS IN_______COUNTY AND SETTING…
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Act to Define Clean Energy
Title: An act recognizing nuclear as clean energy. Description: This bill modifies provisions relating to clean energy. Highlight: Provides for the promotion and development of clean energy resources for declared…
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An Act Relating to the Creation of an Environmental Restoration Accelerator
Section 1. Intent The legislature finds that taxpayers want effective environmental restoration projects to improve habitat, reduce pollution, and protect wildlife. Funding for environmental restoration should not be wasted on…
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The Affordable, Reliable and Clean Energy Security Act
Section 1. Energy Security Domestic Production: The fuel source must be primarily produced domestically within the United States. Infrastructure Security: The infrastructure necessary to deliver energy to the customer should…
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Resolution Urging States to Not Allow the Use of IRIS Assessments to Inform its Rulemakings
WHEREAS, many state agencies are required to use IRIS assessments, including determinations on key hazards and toxicity values, in regulatory, permitting, enforcement, or clean-up decisions; and WHEREAS, the policy decision…
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Truth in Electricity Generation Labeling Model Act
The Problem Electric grids must match demand with supply immediately. If not, curtailment or blackouts are caused. The push for “Green” energy, notably solar and wind power, has exacerbated the…
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Electric Ratepayers Affordability and Reliability Advocacy Act
Legislative Intent To represent all electric ratepayers with integrity and professionalism in ensuring quality, reliable utility services at the lowest cost possible. SECTION 1. Definitions (1) “Advocate”…
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Natural Asset Company Prohibition Act
Sec. 1. Definition; (1) For purposes of the Natural Asset Company Prohibition Act, natural asset company has the same meaning set forth in the rules and regulations issued…
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Statement of Principles on Securing and Protecting Public Utility Infrastructure
(i) Public Utilities are a vital part of our national critical infrastructure. Public utilities play a fundamental role in providing essential services and are vital components of our nation’s energy…
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The Electric Reliability Act
The legislature of [name of state] finds that: American families and American industries depend on reliable and affordable electricity for everything they do, from lifesaving medical equipment to lifesaving climate control in…
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An Act to Prevent Lawsuit Abuse Regarding Ethylene Oxide Emissions
An Act relating to ethylene oxide emissions; creating an exclusive cause of action for ethylene oxide exposure actions; providing that a plaintiff may prevail in an ethylene oxide exposure action…