North Carolina 2019-2020 Session Status: In Committee 3 D cosponsors

SB 338 — Efficient and Affordable Energy Rates.

Last action — Passed 1st Reading

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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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What changed in the latest version

10 added · 11 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes in SB 338 involve the addition of a specific reference to the General Assembly of North Carolina in the introductory section and the removal of an earlier filing note. This adjustment clarifies the formal context of the bill and ensures consistency in how legislative documents are presented. These changes matter because they help maintain the professionalism and clarity of the legislative process, making it easier for the public and lawmakers to understand the bill’s status.

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FILED SENATE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA Mar 21, 2019 S.B.
GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA SESSION 2019 S 1 SENATE BILL 338 Short Title:
338 SESSION 2019 PRINCIPAL CLERK S D SENATE BILL DRS45142-LMf-25 Short Title:
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH TIERED ELECTRICITY RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, PUBLIC, AND INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS TO ENCOURAGE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY, TO CREATE AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY BANK TO BE USED FOR LOANS TO CUSTOMERS FOR THE COSTS OF CERTAIN ENERGY EFFICIENCY OR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS, AND TO CREATE AN INCENTIVE FOR CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS.
Rules and Operations of the Senate March 25, 2019 A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO REQUIRE THE NORTH CAROLINA UTILITIES COMMISSION TO ESTABLISH TIERED ELECTRICITY RATES FOR RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, PUBLIC, AND INDUSTRIAL CUSTOMERS TO ENCOURAGE ENERGY CONSERVATION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY, TO CREATE AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY BANK TO BE USED FOR LOANS TO CUSTOMERS FOR THE COSTS OF CERTAIN ENERGY EFFICIENCY OR RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS, AND TO CREATE AN INCENTIVE FOR CONSUMERS TO PURCHASE ENERGY STAR QUALIFIED HOUSEHOLD PRODUCTS.
*DRS45142-LMf-25* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (2) In addition to the characteristics set forth in subdivision (1) of this section, the inverted tiered rate structure for residential customers shall have the following additional characteristics:
*S338-v-1* General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 (2) In addition to the characteristics set forth in subdivision (1) of this section, the inverted tiered rate structure for residential customers shall have the following additional characteristics:
Page 2 DRS45142-LMf-25 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 "§ 62-155.2.
Page 2 Senate Bill 338-First Edition General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 "§ 62-155.2.
DRS45142-LMf-25 Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 Theprivilegetax this Articleimposes onanenergyinefficientproduct retaileris anadditional State sales tax, and the excise tax this Article imposes on the storage or use of a new energy inefficient product in this State is an additional State use tax.
Senate Bill 338-First Edition Page 3 General Assembly Of North Carolina Session 2019 Theprivilegetax this Articleimposes onanenergyinefficientproduct retaileris anadditional State sales tax, and the excise tax this Article imposes on the storage or use of a new energy inefficient product in this State is an additional State use tax.
Page 4 DRS45142-LMf-25
Page 4 Senate Bill 338-First Edition
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Action History

  1. Passed 1st Reading

  2. Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

  3. Filed

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1 sponsors · 9 co-sponsors · 169 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Van Duyn

Co-sponsors (9)

Not signed on (169)

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SB 338?
SB 338 is sponsored by Van Duyn, Woodard, Foushee, Paul A. Lowe, Jr. (Democratic), Marcus, Nickel, Peterson, Searcy, Joyce Waddell (Democratic), and Mujtaba A. Mohammed (Democratic).
What is the current status of SB 338?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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