1Amending the act of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213),
2entitled, "An act providing for the sale of electric energy
3generated from renewable and environmentally beneficial
4sources, for the acquisition of electric energy generated
5from renewable and environmentally beneficial sources by
6electric distribution and supply companies and for the powers
7and duties of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission,"
8further providing for the definitions of "alternative energy
9sources" and "Tier II alternative energy source."

10The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
11hereby enacts as follows:

12Section 1. The definitions of "alternative energy sources"
13and "Tier II alternative energy source" in section 2 of the act
14of November 30, 2004 (P.L.1672, No.213), known as the
15Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act, are amended by
16adding paragraphs to read:

17Section 2. Definitions.

18The following words and phrases when used in this act shall
19have the meanings given to them in this section unless the
20context clearly indicates otherwise:

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1"Alternative energy sources." The term shall include the
2following existing and new sources for the production of
3electricity:

4* * *

5(14) Natural gas.

6* * *

7"Tier II alternative energy source." Energy derived from:

8* * *

9(8) Natural gas.

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11Section 2. This act shall take effect in 60 days.