Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Thermal Biomass Systems
Sponsor: Jason C. Buckel (District 1B)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: EnergyStatus: Referred to interim study by Economic Matters (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Authorizing certain biomass systems primarily fueled with qualifying biomass other than animal manure to be eligible for renewable energy credits; and altering the definition of 'thermal biomass system'.
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Testimony (15)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableFWA 5Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wilson, Daniel | Biomass Thermal Energy Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Goetzl, Alberto | Dream Catcher Farm | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Male, Timothy | Environmental Policy Innovation Center | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Schulz, Kelly | Maryland Department Of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | allen, gary | Maryland Forestry Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | D'Arcy, Megan | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Buckel, Delegate Buckellegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | McKitrick, James | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Clark, Robin Jessicalobbyist | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Ewall, Mike | Energy Justice Network | Oral |
| FWA | Bauer Farace , Danielle | Maryland Arborist Association | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Fahrig, Landon | Maryland Energy Administration | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Ferguson, Colby | Maryland Farm Bureau | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | miles, williamlobbyist | self employed | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Hill, Beth | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFClark, Robin JessicaChesapeake Bay FoundationRegistered for: Chesapeake Bay Foundation; American Heart Association; Indivior, Inc.
FWAmiles, williamself employedRegistered for: Association of Forest Industries, Inc.; Herschell Claggett, Jr.; Hunters of Maryland; Goose Chase Farm, LLC…