HB 2718

Establishes grant program within State Department of Energy to provide grants to fund replacement of generators that use diesel or fossil fuels with renewable hydrogen-fueled generators.

Status	In House Committee (HCEE)
Sponsors	Ken Helm (Democrat) (Chief), Michael Dembrow (Democrat) (Chief), Rep Smith DB (Chief), Kate Lieber (Democrat), Bobby Levy (Republican), Paul Evans (Democrat)
Fiscal impact	May have fiscal impact, but no statement yet issued
Revenue impact	May have revenue impact, but no statement yet issued

Bill Text

Introduced

Establishes a grant program for replacing diesel and fossil fuel generators with renewable hydrogen-fueled generators, prioritizing emergency shelters and critical public service facilities.

Original Bill Text

Sponsors#

Chief Sponsors: Ken Helm, Michael Dembrow, Unknown Legislator

Co-Sponsors: Kate Lieber, Bobby Levy

Overview#

Establishes grant program within State Department of Energy to provide grants to fund replacement of generators that use diesel or fossil fuels with renewable hydrogen-fueled generators. Directs department to prioritize awarding grants for emergency shelters and infrastructure, facilities and buildings related to provision of critical public services, health care and utilities. Appropriates moneys from General Fund to Renewable Hydrogen-Fueled Generator Grant Fund. Directs department to develop planning goals for development of hydrogen production and storage and other hydrogen-related infrastructure. Directs department to incorporate planning goals into updated state energy strategy.

Legislative History

Date	Chamber	Action
2023-01-09	H	First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2023-01-13	H	Referred to Climate, Energy, and Environment with subsequent referral to Ways and Means.
2023-06-25	H	In committee upon adjournment.