Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Eligible Sources
Sponsor: Senator HoughCommittee: FinanceSubject: EnergyStatus: Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 6, 2020)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Altering the eligibility of certain sources of energy for the creation of credits under the renewable energy portfolio standard; removing certain sources from the definition of a 'Tier 1 renewable source'; providing that existing obligations or contract rights may not be impaired by the Act; and applying the Act to all renewable energy portfolio standard compliance years beginning after December 31, 2020.
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Testimony (68)
MGA witness listFAV 54FavorableFWA 5Favorable with amendmentsUNF 9Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | WIEKERT, MAYA | BALTIMORE BEYOND PLASTIC | Position only |
| FAV | SMITH HAMS, TAYLOR | BLUE WATER BALTIMORE | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Thomas, Carmera | CBF | Position only |
| FAV | Frias, Emily | CCAN | Position only |
| FAV | Dubois, Gwen | CHESAPEAKE PHYSICIANS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY | Position only |
| FAV | Kunze, Jenniferlobbyist | CLEAN WATEE ACTION | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Thomas-Wilhite, Carmera | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ranson, Emilylobbyist | Clean Water Action | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hudson, Lee | DE-MD Synod, ELCA | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Noveau, Barbara | DoTheMostGood | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | KELDERMAN, KEENE | EIP | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ewall, Mike | Energy Justice Network | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Swinton, Dante | Energy Justice Network | Oral |
| FAV | GALLAGHER, PATRICE | FREDERICK ZERO WASTE ALLIANCE | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | CHAMBERLAIN, JOSHUA | GO GREEN OC | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Hemmer, Lisa | Glen Echo Heights Mobilization | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | ALEXANDER, PETER | INDIVISIBLE HOWARD COUNTY | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Harbeson, Kristenlobbyist | MD LCV | Position only |
| FAV | SCARR, EMIKY | MDPIRG | Position only |
| FAV | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | Maryland Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Smedick, David | SIERRA CLUB | Position only |
| FAV | HULLINGER, FR. TY | ST ANTHONY OF PADUA ET AL | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Greenberger, Lauren | SUGARLOAF CITIZENS | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Roscello, Evan | Sunrise Movement Baltimore | Position only |
| FAV | YOUNTS, DIANA | TAKOMA PARK MOBILIZATION ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Schmitt, Katlyn | WATERKEEPERS CHESAPEAKE | Position only |
| FAV | ASKEW, TERREL | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | BARFIELD, ELLEN | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | BRYSON, EMILY | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | BURNETT, COUNCILMAN KRISTERFER | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | BUSHING, ALLIE | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | BUTLER, TJ | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Brooks, Solomon | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | CLARK, VICTORIA | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | CLEGHORN, STEVE | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Clark, Victoria | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DAVLIN, SHARON | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DUSOLD, WILLIAM | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | DeMarco, Jamie | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | EISENBEISE, BONNIE | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Eader, Caroline | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | GALLAGHER, PATRICE | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | HARMONY, LOUISE | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | HARRIS, TOBY | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | HOLSTEIN, BRUCE | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | JONES, RODETTE | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kozak, Amy | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | MERRY, JOANNA | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Meery, Joanna | Individual | Position only |
| FAV | PONTIUS, RACHEL | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | RILEY, JUNE | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Samman, Amy | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Scott, Council President Brandon | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Hough, Senator Houghlegislator | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Carter, Bishop Dr. J.L. | Ark Church | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Castaldi, Marco | City College of NY | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Blaylock, Frazierlobbyist | Covanta | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Michaels, Ted | Energy Recovery Council | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Edwards, Donna | MD DC AFL-CIO | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Kasemeyer, Pam | NWRA | Oral + Written (PDF) |
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Organizations on record
Acoya EnergyFWA 2
Ark ChurchUNF 1
BLUE WATER BALTIMOREFAV 1
Bradam energiesFWA 1
Brookfield RenewableFWA 1
CBFFAV 1
CCANFAV 1
City College of NYUNF 1
CLEAN WATEE ACTIONFAV 1
Clean Water ActionFAV 1
CovantaUNF 1
Cube hydroFWA 1
DE-MD Synod, ELCAFAV 1
DoTheMostGoodFAV 1
EIPFAV 1
GO GREEN OCFAV 1
Maryland Sierra ClubFAV 1
MD DC AFL-CIOUNF 1
MD LCVFAV 1
MDPIRGFAV 1
NWRAUNF 2
SIERRA CLUBFAV 1
SUGARLOAF CITIZENSFAV 1
WheelabratorUNF 2
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFBlaylock, FrazierCovantaRegistered for: Covanta Energy LLC; Reworld Waste, LLC, formerly Covanta Energy LLC; Reworld Waste, LLC
UNFTabuteau, RichardWheelabratorRegistered for: Bolt Technology OÜ dba Hopp; Boyd Gaming Corporation; ChargePoint; Chevy Chase Village; Elev8 Baltimore, Inc.; Fortinet…
FWAManno, RogerAcoya EnergyRegistered for: CAUSE; Constellation; Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 35; Mechanical Contractors Association of Metro Washington; Mid-Atlantic Pipe Trades Association; Payactiv…
FWALininger, BrettBrookfield RenewableRegistered for: Aflac (American Family Life Assurance Company); Amazon.com Services, LLC; American International Group; Boyd Gaming Corporation; Brookfield Power US Asset Management LLC; Centers for Better Insurance, LLC…