HB 2748

Abstract

Modifies sources of moneys deposited in Residential Solid Fuel Heating Air Quality Improvement Fund. Allows moneys in fund to be used for funding programs for replacing or removing solid fuel burning devices that are not certified by Department of Environmental Quality. Adds rebates to permissible types of subsidies available under solid fuel burning device replacement or removal program. Requires Department of Environmental Quality to establish program for providing grants, loans, rebates or other subsidies to make dry wood or cleaner fuel available to communities or individuals. Requires Department of Environmental Quality to prioritize allocation of grants, loans, rebates or other subsidies under solid fuel burning device replacement or removal program and dry wood or cleaner fuel provision program to be used in nonattainment areas for particulate matter or areas at substantial risk of being designated nonattainment areas for particulate matter. Declares emergency, effective July 1, 2017.