Bill
HB 6201
Overview: HB 6201 - AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARDStatus: 05/29/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyIntroduce
Overview: HB 6201 - AN ACT RELATING TO PUBLIC UTILITIES AND CARRIERS -- RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD
Status: 05/29/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Introduced: January 23, 2025
Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to increase the state's renewable energy standard, which requires electric distribution companies to obtain a certain percentage of their electricity from renewable sources. The goal is to promote greater investment and use of renewable energy in the state.
Key Provisions:
- Increases the renewable energy standard from the current 40% by 2035 to:
- 50% by 2030
- 60% by 2035
- 75% by 2040
- Allows for the inclusion of energy storage systems as eligible renewable energy resources
- Requires the public utilities commission to establish a renewable energy growth program to incentivize small-scale renewable energy projects
Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Electric distribution companies will be required to meet the higher renewable energy targets
- Renewable energy developers and providers will see increased demand and opportunities
- Ratepayers may see some impact on electricity rates due to the renewable energy investments
Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
- The bill is currently being held for further study by the committee
- If passed, the renewable energy standard increases would be phased in over the next 15 years
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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