SB 973

AGRICULTURE, CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES

1. Line 30, introduced, after require

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the remainder of line 30 and through from on line 31

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2. Line 31, introduced, after methane

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to (i) certify

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and (ii) utilize a qualified independent third-party entity to verify the waste mine methane portion of gas delivered to an approved electric generation project

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, provided that the total combined capacity of all Phase I Utility projects does not exceed 25 megawatts

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5. Line 37, introduced, after 50 megawatts

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, provided that the total combined capacity of all Phase II Utility projects does not exceed 50 megawatts

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For purposes of meeting the renewable energy portfolio standard requirements established in § 56-585.5 of the Code of Virginia, only waste mine methane captured by sources issued their first American Petroleum Institute (API) number by the Department of Energy after the approval date of the associated non-combustion electric generation project shall quality as eligible waste mine methane.