Amendment #623 to H3400

Renewable Energy Amendment

[Sponsors] Representative Keenan of Salem moves to amend the bill by inserting after section xx the following sections:

SECTION X. Subsection (1) of Section 6 of Chapter 25A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2008 Official Edition, is hereby amended by inserting after the word “emergencies;” in line 6, the following words:-  provided however, in creating, developing and administering programs related to renewable energy the Department shall not favor one renewable technology over another but shall be guided by the lowest cost renewable supply for consumers over a three year period.

SECTION XX.  Subsection (8) of Section 6 of Chapter 25A of the General Laws, as appearing in the 2008 Official Edition, is hereby further amended by inserting after the word “responsibilities;” in line 25, the following words:-  provided however, in promulgating rules and regulations, and in approving or denying applications over which Department has such authority, the Department shall not favor one renewable technology over another  but shall issue rules and regulations, and approve applications, which deliver the lowest cost renewable energy supply to consumers over a three year period.