Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard - Thermal Biomass Systems
Sponsor: Stephen S. Hershey, Jr. (District 36)Committee: FinanceSubject: EnergyStatus: Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. (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 (12)
MGA witness listFAV 6FavorableFWA 4Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Wilson, Daniel | Biomass Thermal Energy Council | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Allen, Gary | Maryland Forestry Association | Oral |
| FAV | Matthews, Dakota | Rural Maryland Council | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Ackerly, John | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | McKitrick, James | Individual | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Senator Hershey, Senator Hersheylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Myers, Doug | Chesapeake Bay Foundation | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Tulkin, Joshlobbyist | MD Sierra Club | 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
FWAmiles, williamself employedRegistered for: Association of Forest Industries, Inc.; Herschell Claggett, Jr.; Hunters of Maryland; Goose Chase Farm, LLC…