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Committee alerted to H.319 language about Ryegate biomass plant; straw poll and briefings planned
Summary
The House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee was briefed May 15 that language concerning the Ryegate biomass plant was added to House Bill 319. Committee leaders said they will review the language, schedule counsel and clerk briefings and take a straw poll; the plant has requested a one‑year extension to complete equipment upgrades.
Committee members were briefed May 15 that House Bill 319, a lengthy miscellaneous environmental bill, now contains language affecting the Ryegate biomass plant and that the committee will review the added language and gather briefings before taking formal action.
Representative Kathleen James, chair of the House Energy and Digital Infrastructure Committee, told members that most of H.319 is outside the committee’s jurisdiction but that a portion addresses the Ryegate facility. "This is an ongoing issue. This is not a brand new issue. It's very familiar to the legislature," she said, adding that Ryegate has asked for a one‑year extension to install more efficient equipment. Committee members said they…
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