Section 129.205. Zero emission renewable energy production credit

In calculating actual emissions from a facility under § 129.204 (relating to emission accountability), the owner or operator may deduct 1.5 pounds of NO_x per MWH of electricity or thermal power equivalent for each MWH of zero emission renewable energy produced, if the following conditions are met:

(1) The zero emission renewable energy production is certified in a tradable renewable certificate.

(2) The zero emission renewable energy was generated by a power source that produced zero emissions and used 100% renewable energy, such as solar or wind power, in producing the renewable energy. For hydropower, the power must be generated without the use of a dam.

(3) The zero emission renewable energy power source was originally brought into production on or after December 11, 2004.

(4) The zero emission renewable energy power source is located in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery or Philadelphia County.

(5) The owner or operator surrenders the renewable tradable certificate to the Department.

(6) The owner or operator certifies that the conditions of this section have been satisfied.

The provisions of this § 129.205 adopted December 10, 2004, effective December 11, 2004, 34 Pa.B. 6509.

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Authority

The provisions of this § 129.205 issued under section 5 of the Air Pollution Control Act (35 P. S. § 4005).