This bill amends Chapter 65, Title 67 of the Idaho Code by adding a new section, 67-6512A, which establishes requirements for conditional use permits specifically for the construction of energy facilities. Under this new provision, each governing board must require a conditional use permit for any energy facility, as defined in section 67-2352. The application process for these permits will adhere to the existing provisions of section 67-6512. A key condition of the permit mandates that the energy facility must first offer the electricity generated to local electric suppliers that serve Idaho consumers before offering it to other suppliers. The electricity must be offered at the market price at the time of the offer.

Additionally, any conditional use permit that does not comply with these new requirements will be rendered void. The provisions outlined in this section will remain in effect until July 1, 2030, at which point they will become null and void. The bill also declares an emergency, stating that it will take effect on July 1, 2025.