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« on: September 02, 2021, 10:08:08 PM »
« edited: October 05, 2021, 10:20:54 PM by Senator Scott, PPT🎃 »

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Section 1. Title and Definition

1. This act shall be known as the Decarbonization Act of 2021.

a. A building decarbonization project funded by programs identified and implemented pursuant to this section shall be undertaken in a manner that includes an enforceable commitment that the entity implementing the project, and its subcontractors at every tier, will pay prevailing wage.

b. For purposes of this section, "building decarbonization" means efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from building-related applications.

2. To the extent clean energy or energy efficiency funds are made available from the federal government to address economic recovery and development due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to the extent authorized by federal law, those funds may be expended by the commission, upon appropriation by Congress, for projects for existing and new building decarbonization.

a. For purposes of this section, "building decarbonization" means efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from building-related applications.

b. In administering moneys in the fund for research, development, and demonstration programs under this chapter, the commission shall develop and implement the Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) program to do all of the following:

i. Award funds for projects that will benefit electricity ratepayers and lead to technological advancement and breakthroughs to overcome the barriers that prevent the achievement of the state's statutory energy goals and that result in a portfolio of projects that is strategically focused and sufficiently narrow to make advancement on the most significant technological challenges that shall include, but not be limited to, energy storage, renewable energy and its integration into the electrical grid, energy efficiency, integration of electric vehicles into the electrical grid, and accurately forecasting the availability of renewable energy for integration into the grid.

ii. Award funds for projects that will benefit electricity ratepayers and lead to grid, and the development and deployment of commercial and residential building decarbonization technologies and investments that reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas generation in those buildings. A

iii. A building decarbonization project awarded funds pursuant to this section shall be undertaken in a manner that includes an enforceable commitment that the entity implementing the project, and its subcontractors at every tier, will pay prevailing wage. For purposes of this section , "building decarbonization" means efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from building-related applications.
Sponsor: Spark

The gentleman from Florida is recognized.
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« Reply #1 on: September 10, 2021, 02:55:59 AM »

With Spark gone, this bill no longer has a sponsor. Any volunteers?
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« Reply #2 on: September 10, 2021, 04:45:49 PM »


Forgot to correct this one; I keep getting your seat mixed up with the Deep South seat. Tongue
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« Reply #3 on: September 21, 2021, 11:39:09 PM »

Would the sponsor address S019's concerns?
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« Reply #4 on: September 28, 2021, 01:27:08 AM »

Spark?
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« Reply #5 on: September 30, 2021, 01:38:32 AM »

There obviously doesn't seem to be much desire to debate this. I'll open a vote in 24 hours without objection.
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« Reply #6 on: September 30, 2021, 11:22:49 PM »

So, what's going on here again, I like this idea, but this bill as it is, seems kind of useless and unworkable.

These are my thoughts as well, but this has been on the floor for almost a month now. Ineffectual resolutions with no funding thresholds or specific details accomplish nothing.
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« Reply #7 on: October 01, 2021, 01:54:09 AM »

Hearing no objection, a final vote is now open. Senators, please vote Aye, Nay, or Abstain.

Quote from: Final Senate Text
Section 1. Title and Definition

1. This act shall be known as the Decarbonization Act of 2021.

a. A building decarbonization project funded by programs identified and implemented pursuant to this section shall be undertaken in a manner that includes an enforceable commitment that the entity implementing the project, and its subcontractors at every tier, will pay prevailing wage.

b. For purposes of this section, "building decarbonization" means efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from building-related applications.

2. To the extent clean energy or energy efficiency funds are made available from the federal government to address economic recovery and development due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and to the extent authorized by federal law, those funds may be expended by the commission, upon appropriation by Congress, for projects for existing and new building decarbonization.

a. For purposes of this section, "building decarbonization" means efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from building-related applications.

b. In administering moneys in the fund for research, development, and demonstration programs under this chapter, the commission shall develop and implement the Electric Program Investment Charge (EPIC) program to do all of the following:

i. Award funds for projects that will benefit electricity ratepayers and lead to technological advancement and breakthroughs to overcome the barriers that prevent the achievement of the state's statutory energy goals and that result in a portfolio of projects that is strategically focused and sufficiently narrow to make advancement on the most significant technological challenges that shall include, but not be limited to, energy storage, renewable energy and its integration into the electrical grid, energy efficiency, integration of electric vehicles into the electrical grid, and accurately forecasting the availability of renewable energy for integration into the grid.

ii. Award funds for projects that will benefit electricity ratepayers and lead to grid, and the development and deployment of commercial and residential building decarbonization technologies and investments that reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas generation in those buildings. A

iii. A building decarbonization project awarded funds pursuant to this section shall be undertaken in a manner that includes an enforceable commitment that the entity implementing the project, and its subcontractors at every tier, will pay prevailing wage. For purposes of this section , "building decarbonization" means efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases from building-related applications.
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E: -6.32, S: -7.48

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« Reply #8 on: October 01, 2021, 01:55:21 AM »

Nay. While I support the sponsor's objectives, I don't see how this can be implemented effectively. And with so little engagement from the Senate, I am not comfortable voting for this bill.
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Political Matrix
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« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2021, 03:37:34 AM »

This bill lacks sufficient votes for passage. Senators have 24 hours to change their vote.
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Political Matrix
E: -6.32, S: -7.48

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« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2021, 10:20:41 PM »

With one vote in favor, eight opposed, four abstensions, and five members not voting, the bill is rejected.
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