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HB 853·OH·house

Regards power siting board and natural gas fuel cell facilities

In CommitteeFiled May 12, 2026
Sponsor: Christine Cockley (D)
Latest Action

Referred to committee

May 13, 2026

Summary

The bill requires any entity seeking approval to build a natural gas fuel cell facility to give site plans to the local fire department and to report any accidents to the local political subdivision. It also obligates the applicant to submit a detailed decommissioning plan and post a performance bond that covers the estimated removal and site‑restoration costs. The bond amount must be updated every five years and can increase if cost estimates rise.

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