Legislation would establish clean energy credit to be applied against societal benefits charge.

One-time supporters are backing away from a community solar-project bill they say adds unneeded subsidies and is too complex for small solar contractors.

Administration makes up to $18 million available for combined heat and power, less than half the $48 million originally allocated.

Combined heat and power facilities, small hydroelectric plants, and methane gas extracted from landfills would qualify as alternative energy sources under proposed legislation.