S.730

Ratepayer Protection Act

Chamber Passed·5/7/25

Expands North Carolina's Clean Energy Portfolio Standard to include existing nuclear and large hydroelectric power facilities.

The North Carolina S730, also known as the Ratepayer Protection Act, amends the Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (CEPS) to include existing nuclear and large hydroelectric power facilities. This act redefines "new clean energy facility" to include such facilities, expanding the scope of the CEPS. The changes are effective upon the act's enactment.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 112–0 · May 7, 2025
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

48 Yea

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63 Nay

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7 Absent

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Calendar

Jun 2

10:00 AM

Commerce and Economic Development Hearing

Jun 2

10:00 AM

Commerce and Economic Development Hearing

History

Jun 4

House

Regular Message Sent To Senate

Jun 3

House

Amend Adopted A1

Jun 3

House

Amend Tabled A2