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Senate committee adds wood-fiber, advances bill that expands statutory ‘clean energy’ list to include natural gas

2169142 · January 29, 2025
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Summary

A Senate committee approved an amendment adding wood fiber products to the statutory definition of “clean energy” in Senate Bill 22-31 and advanced the bill, which also includes natural gas in the definition. Committee members said defining clean energy by statute affects grant eligibility and program operation.

A state Senate committee advanced Senate Bill 22-31 on Oct. 12, approving an amendment to add “wood fiber products” to the list of sources defined as “clean energy” and moving the bill forward after a voice vote.

The bill, as presented to the panel, already includes natural gas in its list of items described as clean energy. Committee members discussed the practical effect of placing a…

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