This bill amends and reenacts several sections of the North Dakota Century Code concerning renewable electricity and recycled energy credits, while also repealing a section related to hydroelectric facilities. Specifically, it removes exceptions for certain hydroelectric facilities from qualifying for renewable electricity and recycled energy credits, thereby streamlining the criteria for eligibility. The amendments clarify that electricity must be generated from sources specified in section 49-02-25, and it establishes that all qualifying electricity must adhere to the North Dakota public service commission's rules for tracking and verifying renewable energy certificates.

Additionally, the bill repeals section 49-02-30, which previously outlined provisions for energy from hydroelectric facilities. The amendments to sections 49-02-26, 49-02-29, and 49-02-31 eliminate references to hydroelectric facilities' in-service dates and the conditions under which they could qualify for credits, thus broadening the scope of eligible renewable energy sources. The changes aim to enhance the state's renewable energy objectives by simplifying the qualification process and ensuring that renewable energy and recycled energy certificates can be purchased from both in-state and out-of-state facilities.

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