If enacted, this bill would update the definition of "plant" in Arizona Revised Statutes section 40-360 to include non-thermal electric generating units, thereby expanding the scope of what constitutes a plant under the jurisdiction of the Power Plant and Transmission Line Siting Committee. Currently, the definition only encompasses thermal, nuclear, or hydroelectric generating units.

Additionally, the bill would raise the nameplate rating threshold for these plants from "100 megawatts or more" to "200 megawatts or more." This change would mean that only generating units with a capacity of 200 megawatts or greater would fall under the Committee's review process, effectively reducing the number of projects that require oversight. The bill aims to modernize the regulatory framework to accommodate advancements in energy generation technology while streamlining the approval process for larger facilities.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 40-360
Senate Engrossed Version: 40-360