Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act of 2005
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 13, 2005)
Environmentally Responsible Windpower Act of 2005 - States that an onshore and above-water wind turbine project must file with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) its Local Approval Authorization (a resolution of approval or denial from the local governing body and local senior executive) prior to FERC issuance of its Exempt-Wholesale Generator Status, Market-Based Rate Authority, or Qualified Facility rate schedule. Prohibits FERC from issuing any of them to a wind project if the local authorities deny the siting of the project.
What just happenedMay 13, 2005
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5194)
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 13, 2005
- May 13, 2005IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5194)
Energy and Natural Resources Committee - May 13, 2005IntroReferralB00100
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5191-5194)
- May 13, 2005IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate