Vote Smart's Synopsis:

Vote to pass a bill that requires consumers with a certain level of demand to purchase electricity from one of two state-wide electricity distributors at a standardized rate.

Highlights:

-Requires that contracts entered into with Class I renewable energy sources include the owner being compensated at a cost-based rate that guarantees a reasonable rate of return. The rate will be determined by the Department of Public Utility Control (Sec.1). -Requires that after January 1st 2010, all customers with a maximum demand of under 100 kilowatts shall receive and pay for electricity only from their designated regional electric distribution company, and not from any other supplier (Sec.3). -Clarifies that this bill will not break previously made contracts and will allow for exemptions based on renewable energy credits (Sec.3). -Requires the electric distribution company to make electricity available at a standard rate to all customers with a maximum demand under one 100 kilowatts (Sec. 4). -Would allow customers to couple the standard rate with the purchase of surplus renewable energy that exceeds renewable portfolio standards (Sec.4).

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Project Vote Smart staff and volunteers are working hard to produce a clear and accurate summary of the contents of the bill. At this time, we have posted the voting record for HB 6636 so you can see how the office holder representing you has voted on this piece of legislation. We will have a detailed summary available as soon as possible.