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Conference committee hears coal industry plea to extend conversion-tax relief for aging plants
Summary
A House–Senate conference committee met to discuss House Bill 12 79 and heard industry testimony seeking an extension of a state coal conversion-tax holiday, citing jobs, local tax revenue and market pressure from wind production tax credits and federal regulations.
The conference committee on House Bill 12 79 met to hear coal-industry testimony and discuss whether to extend a state conversion-tax holiday aimed at helping lignite-fired power plants remain economically viable.
Representative Porter, a member of the House conference contingent, opened the substantive discussion by stressing the meeting’s “whole picture” view of state energy policy and saying, “I am all inclusive in my supportive energy. I am all inclusive in my supportive energy.” Porter and other House members sought relief that would give coal plants additional near-term revenue as they compete with wind and face federal regulatory pressure.
Jonathan, speaking on behalf of the Lignite Energy Council, told the committee the industry supports an extension because plants face market displacement when wind supplies low‑cost electricity and…
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