Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override the veto of a bill that adjusts Kansas energy regulation code relating to coal-fired power plants and desired state energy efficiency requirements.

Highlights:

-Establishes maximum annual nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide emissions levels for coal-burning power plants (Sec. 1). -Requires electric companies to do the following:

• -Develop a retail tariff for electricity generated from wind
• -Develop and implement energy efficiency and load management programs that provide information, technical assistance, and incentives for customers to control energy use
• -Develop and implement a program to help businesses reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (Sec. 2).

-Requires the secretary of administration to establish energy efficiency standards for state buildings and equipment (Sec. 5, 6). -Sets benchmarks and minimum requirements for facilities relating to the generation of electricity through the use of renewable energy resources at the following rates:

• -At least 10% of peak load to be generated by renewable resources by 2012
• -At least 15% of peak load must be generated by renewable resources by 2016
• -At least 20% of peak load must be generated by renewable resources by 2020 (Sec. 11).

-Allows tax credits and deductions for energy efficiency improvements in residential properties (Sec. 35, 36). -Substitute offered by House Committee on Energy and Utilities on 3/24/2008

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to override the veto of a bill that adjusts Kansas energy regulation code relating to coal-fired power plants and desired state energy efficiency requirements.

Highlights:

-Establishes maximum annual nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide emissions levels for coal-burning power plants (Sec. 1). -Requires electric companies to do the following:

• -Develop a retail tariff for electricity generated from wind
• -Develop and implement energy efficiency and load management programs that provide information, technical assistance, and incentives for customers to control energy use
• -Develop and implement a program to help businesses reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (Sec. 2).

-Requires the secretary of administration to establish energy efficiency standards for state buildings and equipment (Sec. 5, 6). -Sets benchmarks and minimum requirements for facilities relating to the generation of electricity through the use of renewable energy resources at the following rates:

• -At least 10% of peak load to be generated by renewable resources by 2012
• -At least 15% of peak load must be generated by renewable resources by 2016
• -At least 20% of peak load must be generated by renewable resources by 2020 (Sec. 11).

-Allows tax credits and deductions for energy efficiency improvements in residential properties (Sec. 35, 36). -Substitute offered by House Committee on Energy and Utilities on 3/24/2008

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Vetoed by Governor Kathleen Sebelius

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Veto Letter

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that adjusts Kansas energy regulation code relating to coal-fired power plants and desired state energy efficiency requirements.

Highlights:

-Establishes maximum annual nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide emissions levels for coal-burning power plants (Sec. 1). -Requires electric companies to do the following:

• -Develop a retail tariff for electricity generated from wind
• -Develop and implement energy efficiency and load management programs that provide information, technical assistance, and incentives for customers to control energy use
• -Develop and implement a program to help businesses reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (Sec. 2).

-Requires the secretary of administration to establish energy efficiency standards for state buildings and equipment (Sec. 5, 6). -Sets benchmarks and minimum requirements for facilities relating to the generation of electricity through the use of renewable energy resources at the following rates:

• -At least 10% of peak load to be generated by renewable resources by 2012
• -At least 15% of peak load must be generated by renewable resources by 2016
• -At least 20% of peak load must be generated by renewable resources by 2020 (Sec. 11).

-Allows tax credits and dedcutions for energy efficiency improvements in residential properties (Sec. 35, 36). -Substitute offered by House Committee on Energy and Utilities on 3/24/2008

Full Bill Text

Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that adjusts Kansas energy regulation code relating to coal-fired power plants and desired state energy efficiency requirements.

Highlights:

-Establishes maximum annual nitrogen oxides and sulfur dioxide emissions levels for coal-burning power plants (Sec. 1). -Requires electric companies to do the following:

• -Develop a retail tariff for electricity generated from wind
• -Develop and implement energy efficiency and load management programs that provide information, technical assistance, and incentives for customers to control energy use
• -Develop and implement a program to help businesses reduce their greenhouse gas emissions (Sec. 2).

-Requires the secretary of administration to establish energy efficiency standards for state buildings and equipment (Sec. 5, 6). -Sets benchmarks and minimum requirements for facilities relating to the generation of electricity through the use of renewable energy resources at the following rates:

• -At least 10% of peak load to be generated by renewable resources by 2012
• -At least 15% of peak load must be generated by renewable resources by 2016
• -At least 20% of peak load must be generated by renewable resources by 2020 (Sec. 11).

-Allows tax credits and dedcutions for energy efficiency improvements in residential properties (Sec. 35, 36). -Substitute offered by House Committee on Energy and Utilities on 3/24/2008

Full Bill Text