SB3606Introduced in the Senate
EPA-HEAT RATE
Introduced by Steve Stadelman, District 34
What does this bill do?
Plain-English breakdown
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Official description
Amends the Environmental Protection Act. In provisions regarding the regulation of greenhouse gases, defines "heat rate" as the gross amount of energy used by an electric generator or power plant, expressed in British thermal units (Btus), to generate one kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity, as measured using a 12-month average. In provisions regarding electric generating units and large greenhouse gas-emitting units that have a heat rate greater than or equal to 7,000 Btus/kWh, requires each EGU and large GHG-emitting unit, by no later than January 1, 2035, to reduce its COe emissions by at least 50% from its existing COe emissions as measured using a 12-month gross average in 2034.
Where it stands
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
April 24, 2026
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Bill history
Filed with Secretary by Sen. Steve Stadelman
First Reading
Referred to Assignments
Assigned to Energy and Public Utilities
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As March 27, 2026
Rule 2-10 Committee Deadline Established As April 24, 2026
Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
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