Clean Energy Attribute Credits and Procurement
Sponsor: Stephen S. Hershey, Jr. (District 36)Committee: FinanceSubject: EnergyStatus: Hearing 1/26 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Dec 1, 2021)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing a clean energy attribute credit standard for certain purposes; repealing certain provisions relating to the renewable energy portfolio standard; stating certain findings of the General Assembly; stating certain policies of the State regarding certain energy sources and markets; requiring the Public Service Commission to appoint an independent administrator for certain purposes with certain qualifications and certain duties; providing for the term and reappointment of the independent administrator; etc.
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Testimony (12)
MGA witness listFAV 8FavorableUNF 4Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Fitch, Neal | NRG | Oral |
| FAV | Kavulla, Travis | NRG | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Nickerson, Sherrylobbyist | Old Line Government Affairs | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Horner, John | Town of Easton - Easton Utilities Commission | Oral |
| FAV | Fiastro, Johnlobbyist | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Hershey, Stephen | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Lininger, Brettlobbyist | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Hershey, Senator Hersheylegislator | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Carrington, Darrell | Carrington & Associates, LLC | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Pavlak, Alex | Future of Energy Initiative | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | MD Sierra Club | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Sopko, Nancy | US Wind, Inc. | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVNickerson, SherryOld Line Government AffairsRegistered for: Maryland Green Industry Council; Wireless Infrastructure Association; New Venture Fund; Maryland Association of Green Industries, Inc.; Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake; FEi Systems…
FAVFiastro, JohnRegistered for: Amazon.com Services, LLC; Bayview Management LLC; Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers Local 1 MD, VA & DC; Building Decarbonization Coalition; Carbon Solutions Group; Cybersecurity Association of Maryland, Inc.…
FAVLininger, BrettRegistered 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…