Pennsylvania Adopts Renewable Portfolio Standard

On November 30, Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell signed Senate Bill No. 1030 (the Act), which requires electric distribution companies (EDCs) and electric generation suppliers (EGSs) to sell a certain percentage of electricity to Pennsylvania retail customers in the form of alternative energy sources. The Act becomes effective February 28, 2005. With the passage of this law, Pennsylvania joins 17 other states with some form of a Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) for its utility companies. The following brief overview answers several questions regarding Pennsylvania’s new RPS, as well as information on how to contact an attorney at Morgan Lewis who may be able to help you navigate the new law.

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