SF 312 (LSB 2057XS (1) 88)

SENATE FILE 312

BY  WAHLS

A BILL FOR

An Act providing for the development of a strategic plan regarding renewable energy production in the state.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 15.120, Code 2019, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  4A.  The center shall develop a strategic plan which provides a framework for achieving the production of eighty percent of the state’s energy needs from renewable energy sources by 2030, and one hundred percent by 2050. The plan shall focus on the development of renewable energy production in the state, including but not limited to renewable fuel production, infrastructure improvements to facilitate increased capacity and new technology, and increased energy efficiency. The plan shall be included in the annual report submitted to the general assembly and the legislative services agency by January 15, 2020, as required under subsection 3, paragraph “b”.
EXPLANATION
The inclusion of this explanation does not constitute agreement with
the explanation’s substance by the members of the general assembly.
   This bill directs the Iowa energy center to develop a strategic plan which provides a framework for achieving the production of 80 percent of the state’s energy needs from renewable energy sources by 2030, and 100 percent by 2050. The plan shall focus on the development of renewable energy production in Iowa, including but not limited to renewable fuel, infrastructure improvements to facilitate increased capacity and new technology, and increased energy efficiency. The plan shall be included in the annual report submitted to the general assembly and legislative services agency by January 15, 2020.