Electricity - Solar Energy Generating Stations - Fire Suppression
Sponsor: Jay A. Jacobs (District 36)Committee: Economic MattersSubject: Utility RegulationStatus: Hearing 2/23 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 9, 2023)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting the Public Service Commission from authorizing, and a person from undertaking, the construction of a solar energy generating station that uses a battery-based energy storage device unless the device will be, and is designed to be, protected by a certain automatic fire suppression system.
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Testimony (3)
MGA witness listFAV 1FavorableFWA 2Favorable with amendments
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Delegate Jacobs, Delegate Jacobslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FWA | Leager, Kaleigh | Caroline County Commissioner's Office | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FWA | White, Virginia | MACo | Written (PDF) |