AN ACT to amend and reenact section 49-02-26 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to qualifications for renewable electricity and recycled energy credits; and to repeal sections 49-02-28, 49-02-29, 49-02-30, 49-02-31, 49-02-32, 49-02-33, and 49-02-34 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to the state renewable and recycled energy objectives, public reporting, qualifications and applications to the statewide objectives, the purchase and retirement of renewable energy certificates to meet the objectives, verification of generation and the purchase of certificates, and economic evaluations on the use of renewable and recycled energy.

Updated eligibility criteria for hydroelectric facilities to qualify for renewable electricity credits, requiring an in-service date of January 1, 2007, or later, or new generation from repowering/efficiency improvements to facilities existing on August 1, 2007.

Repealed sections 49-02-28 through 49-02-34, which previously established state renewable and recycled energy objectives, public reporting requirements, certificate purchase and retirement procedures, verification processes, and economic evaluation requirements.

Added certification language confirming the bill originated in the Senate and includes voting records from both the Senate and House, along with Governor approval and filing information.