This bill amends and reenacts several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning renewable electricity and recycled energy credits, while also repealing section 49-02-30, which pertains to energy from hydroelectric facilities. The amendments to section 49-02-26 remove exceptions for certain hydroelectric facilities, clarifying that electricity must be generated from sources specified in section 49-02-25 to qualify for renewable electricity and recycled energy credits. Additionally, section 49-02-29 is revised to state that electricity qualifies for the renewable electricity and recycled energy objective if it meets the North Dakota public service commission's rules for tracking, recording, and verifying renewable energy certificates, without the previous restrictions related to hydroelectric facilities.

Furthermore, section 49-02-31 is updated to allow for the purchase and retirement of renewable energy and recycled energy certificates from qualified sources, indicating that these certificates do not need to be sourced from in-state facilities. The repeal of section 49-02-30 signifies a shift away from specific regulations regarding hydroelectric energy, streamlining the focus on broader renewable energy sources and their associated credits.

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