This bill amends section 49-02-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, which pertains to the qualifications for renewable electricity and recycled energy credits. The amendment removes the exception for certain hydroelectric facilities and clarifies that electricity must be generated from a source identified in section 49-02-25. Specifically, it eliminates the requirement that hydroelectric facilities must have an in-service date of January 1, 2007, or later, or be new generation obtained from repowering or efficiency improvements to existing facilities as of August 1, 2007.

Additionally, the bill repeals several sections (49-02-28 through 49-02-34) of the North Dakota Century Code that relate to state renewable and recycled energy objectives, public reporting, qualifications and applications to statewide objectives, the purchase and retirement of renewable energy certificates, verification of generation, and economic evaluations on the use of renewable and recycled energy. This repeal aims to streamline the regulatory framework surrounding renewable energy credits in North Dakota.

Statutes affected:
INTRODUCED: 49-02-26, 49-02-34
Prepared by the Legislative Council staff for Senator Patten: 49-02-26
FIRST ENGROSSMENT: 49-02-26