Energy: renewable electrical generation facilities: definition.
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Overview
This bill expands the definition of ‘renewable electrical generation facility’ to include facilities that convert hydrogen gas to electricity, provided the hydrogen is derived from eligible renewable resources or through electrolysis and exclusively uses electricity from other renewable facilities. The bill also includes specific criteria for these facilities, such as turbine capacity, hydrogen production processes, and environmental impact assessments. It aims to support the development of hydrogen-based renewable energy generation in California.
Key provisions
- Expands the definition of ‘renewable electrical generation facility’ to include hydrogen-to-electricity conversion facilities.
- Specifies criteria for hydrogen derived from eligible renewable resources or electrolysis.
- Requires exclusive use of electricity generated from other renewable electrical generation facilities.
- Includes requirements related to turbine capacity, hydrogen production processes, and environmental impact assessments.
- Addresses resource shuffling and unbundled renewable energy credits.
- Establishes requirements for facility location and interconnection.
- Defines ‘municipal solid waste conversion’ with specific operational and environmental standards.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘renewable electrical generation facility’ to include additions and enhancements using eligible technologies.
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