Bill Summary for S 293 (2011-2012)

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Mar 9 2011

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View NCGA Bill Details2011-2012 Session
Senate Bill 293 (Local) Filed Wednesday, March 9, 2011
AUTHORIZE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF ECOCOMPLEX RENEWABLE ENERGY DEMONSTRATION PARKS IN CATAWBA COUNTY.
Intro. by Allran.

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Authorizes the owner of a parcel or tract of land, or owners of contiguous parcels or tracts of land in Catawba County, that meet certain criteria, including size, job creation, permitting, and renewable energy or alternative fuel facility requirements, to apply to the Secretary of State for a designation of an ecocomplex renewable energy demonstration park for the purpose of featuring clean energy facilities, laboratories, and companies, to spur economic growth by attracting renewable energy and alternative fuel industries. Directs the Utilities Commission to assign triple credit to any electric power or renewable energy certificates generated from renewable energy resources at a biomass renewable energy facility located in the ecocomplex renewable energy demonstration park, for purposes of compliance with the requirements in GS 62-133.8 if the commission determines that a facility located in the park is a new renewable energy facility. Specifies additional criteria for application of the credits.