The bill amends and reenacts several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning renewable electricity and recycled energy credits, specifically sections 49-02-26, 49-02-29, and 49-02-31. Notably, it removes the exceptions for certain hydroelectric facilities from the qualifications for renewable electricity and recycled energy credits, which previously required hydroelectric facilities to have an in-service date of January 1, 2007, or later, or to be new generation from repowering or efficiency improvements. The amendments clarify that electricity must be generated from sources identified in section 49-02-25 to qualify for these credits, and they also establish that qualifying electricity must meet the North Dakota public service commission's rules for tracking, recording, and verifying renewable energy certificates.

Additionally, the bill repeals section 49-02-30, which related to energy from hydroelectric facilities, thereby streamlining the regulations surrounding renewable energy sources. The amendments to section 49-02-31 allow for the purchase and retirement of renewable energy and recycled energy certificates from qualified sources, without the requirement that these certificates be acquired from in-state facilities. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the framework for renewable energy credits in North Dakota by removing specific hydroelectric facility exceptions and clarifying the qualifications for renewable energy sources.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 49-02-26, 49-02-29, 49-02-31, 49-02-30
Enrollment: 49-02-26, 49-02-29, 49-02-31, 49-02-30