This bill enacts Chapter 12 of Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, focusing on renewable energy development, specifically addressing permits for renewable energy producers, including solar and wind energy projects. It establishes that no battery used for renewable energy storage facilities can be installed without a permit from the Department of Energy and Natural Resources, which requires proof of financial security and a decommissioning plan. The bill also specifies that these regulations do not apply to residential properties. For wind energy, it mandates that no onshore wind project can be constructed without a permit, and similar requirements for financial security and decommissioning plans are included.

Additionally, the bill outlines the jurisdiction and authority of the Department of Energy and Natural Resources over solar power generation facilities, requiring permits for facilities with a footprint of seventy-five acres or more. It sets forth siting standards, including setbacks and vegetative barriers to minimize visual impact, and prohibits the use of unapproved chemicals for maintenance of solar sites. The provisions of this Act will not apply to a single wind turbine installed on property leased before June 30, 2024. The Department is tasked with promulgating necessary rules and regulations by August 31, 2026, to implement these provisions effectively.