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 bill mandates that any energy facility must first offer the electricity generated to local electric suppliers that provide service to Idaho consumers before offering it to other suppliers. The price for this electricity must be at the market rate at the time of the offer.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that any conditional use permit granted for an energy facility that does not adhere to these requirements will be considered void. The provisions outlined in this section will remain in effect until July 1, 2030, after which they will be null and void. The bill also declares an emergency, making it effective starting July 1, 2025.