Dams With Hydroelectric Power Plants – Annual Compensation Fee
Sponsor: Stephen S. Hershey, Jr. (District 36)Committee: FinanceSubject: Utility RegulationStatus: Hearing 3/01 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 15, 2022)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Requiring the owner of a dam associated with a certain hydroelectric power plant to pay an annual compensation fee to the Department of the Environment for the use of State land and waterways beginning January 1, 2023; requiring the Public Service Commission to determine the average price of a Tier 2 renewable energy credit for certain renewable energy portfolio standard compliance years; etc.
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Testimony (8)
MGA witness listFAV 3FavorableFWA 1Favorable with amendmentsUNF 2UnfavorableINFO 2Information only
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Harrison, Herman | Talbot Watermen Association | Oral |
| FAV | Mullin, James | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Senator Hershey, Senator Hersheylegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Fahrig, Landon | Maryland Energy Administration | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | Simpson, Mauricelobbyist | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| FWA | Hershey, Steve | Individual | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Stanek, Jason | MD. Public Service Commission | Written (PDF) |
| INFO | Abbott, Tyler | Maryland Department of the Environment | Written (PDF) |