Amendment ID: S2819-67

Amendment 67

Utility Scale Renewable Thermal Energy

Messrs. Barrett and Moore, Ms. Chang-Diaz, Ms. Jehlen, Mr. Eldridge, Ms. Comerford, Ms. Edwards and Ms. Lovely move that the proposed new text be amended by inserting after section __ the following section:-

SECTION XX. Section 1 of said chapter 164 is hereby amended by striking the definition of “gas company” and inserting in place thereof the following definition:-

“Gas company”, a corporation organized for the purpose of making and selling or distributing and selling, gas and utility-scale renewable thermal energy within the commonwealth, even though subsequently authorized to make or sell electricity; provided however, such thermal energy will reduce emissions of greenhouse gases in accordance with chapter 21N; and provided further, that gas company shall not mean an alternative energy provider.