Chapter 17O. Wind Energy.


  • Current through October 23, 2012
  • Within one year after October 22, 2008, the Mayor shall commission a study to determine the economic, legal, and technical viability of the District government pursuing a new large-scale wind energy project through public financing or private financing.

    (Oct. 22, 2008, D.C. Law 17-250, § 601, 55 DCR 9225.)

    HISTORICAL AND STATUTORY NOTES

    Emergency Act Amendments

    For temporary (90 day) addition, see § 601 of Clean and Affordable Energy Emergency Act of 2008 (D.C. Act 17-508, September 25, 2008, 55 DCR 10856).

    Legislative History of Laws

    Law 17-250, the "Clean and Affordable energy Amendment Act of 2008", was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 17-492 which was referred to the Committee on Public Services and Consumer Affairs. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on July 1, 2008, and July 15, 2008, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on August 4, 2008, it was assigned Act No. 17-497 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 17-250 became effective on October 22, 2008.

    Miscellaneous Notes

    Section 602 of D.C. Law 17-250 provides:

    "This title shall apply upon the inclusion of its fiscal effect in an approved budget and financial plan."