Archives: Energy, Environment and Agriculture / Model Policies
Archives: Energy, Environment and Agriculture / Model Policies (page 4)
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Resolution Concerning Special Markets for Direct Solar Power Sales
WHEREAS, the solar power industry is pressuring the states to create special markets allowing the solar power industry to sell electricity directly to consumers; and WHEREAS, utilities already purchase and…
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Environmental Impact Litigation Act
Section 1. {Environmental Impact litigation advisory committee.} The environmental impact litigation advisory committee shall consist of: The Commissioner of Agriculture, who shall serve as chairman; The Governor or the…
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State Power Accountability and Reliability Charter (SPARC)
Whereas Statements WHEREAS, a reliable and affordable electricity supply is vital to the nation’s and each state’s economic growth, maintenance of environmental quality, and the overall well-being of its citizens;…
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Resolution Regarding Protection of the Nation’s Electric Power Grid from Manmade Magnetic Disturbances
Model Resolution WHEREAS, protecting the nation’s electric power grid and ensuring a reliable and affordable supply of energy are top priorities for the electric power sector and state and federal…
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ALEC Environmental Management and Protection Principles
Mission: To promote a healthy environmental legacy, preserving wildlife habitat, providing natural beauty and creating opportunities for hiking, hunting, fishing and enjoying natural resources. Across the country, America’s natural beauty…
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Resolution Regarding Clean Water Act Regulations of EPA’s Definition of “Waters of the U.S.”
Resolution Regarding Clean Water Act Regulations of EPA’s Definition of “Waters of the U.S.” WHEREAS, the Clean Water Act (CWA) and implementing regulations of the past four decades…
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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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Resolution Opposing EPA’s Regulatory Train Wreck
WHEREAS, The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed or is proposing numerous new regulations, particularly in the area of air quality and regulation of greenhouse gases, that are…