Relating to the siting of renewable energy facilities; and prescribing an effective date.
Chapter 12, (2026 Laws): Effective date June 5, 2026.
Summary
The bill lets renewable energy facilities that generate electricity solely from solar, wind, geothermal or marine sources avoid the standard Energy Facility Siting Council site certificate if they qualify for certain federal tax credits and obtain local land‑use approval. Developers must submit a land‑use application and receive local approval by Dec. 31, 2028, begin construction by that date, and place the facility in service by Dec. 31, 2030. It also establishes a 60‑day review process for exemption requests and outlines related procedural rules.
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