Legislation - SB0983

Title: Solar Energy - Distributed Generation Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, Ground-Mounted Solar, and Small Solar Siting Workgroup
Sponsored by: Senator Brooks
Status: In the Senate - First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment
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Synopsis

Establishing a distributed generation certificate of public convenience and necessity to authorize the construction and operation of a certain distributed solar energy generating system; requiring the Power Plant Research Program, by July 1, 2026, to develop and submit to the Public Service Commission proposed siting and design requirements and licensing conditions; prohibiting a county from enacting certain zoning laws or adopting certain regulations regarding certain ground-mounted solar systems and facilities; etc.

Committees

Original:: Education, Energy, and the Environment

Details

Cross-filed with: HB0827

Introduced in a prior session as: SB1025 Session: 2024 Regular Session

Bill File Type: Regular

Effective Date(s): July 1, 2025

Creates a Task Force or Commission

History

Legislation History
Chamber Senate Calendar Date 2/03/2025 Legislative Date 1/28/2025 Action First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment Proceedings

Chamber	Calendar Date	Legislative Date	Action	Proceedings
Senate	2/03/2025	1/28/2025	First Reading Education, Energy, and the Environment

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