This bill proposes to amend the Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section, 33-2502, which establishes specific regulations regarding the placement of wind farms. Under the proposed law, a wind farm cannot be situated within six miles of the outer perimeter of any property owned by a different individual or entity unless there is written consent from the property owner. This provision aims to protect private property rights in relation to the development of wind energy projects.

Additionally, the bill defines what constitutes a "wind farm" for the purposes of this regulation. It specifies that a wind farm includes wind turbines and associated facilities with a single connection to the electrical grid, designed for or capable of operating at an aggregate capacity of five or more megawatts. However, it excludes smaller wind turbine installations that are primarily intended to supply electricity to a single customer and have a capacity of less than twenty megawatts. This distinction clarifies the scope of the regulation and ensures that smaller, localized wind energy projects are not subject to the same restrictions as larger wind farms.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 33-2502