This bill enacts Chapter 12 of Title 30 of the Louisiana Revised Statutes, focusing on renewable energy development. It establishes a framework for permitting renewable energy producers, specifically addressing battery storage, wind energy, and solar power generation facilities. Key provisions include the requirement for permits from the Department of Energy and Natural Resources for the installation of renewable energy batteries and onshore wind projects, with stipulations for financial security and decommissioning plans. The bill also defines "onshore" in the context of wind energy and outlines the jurisdiction and authority of the department regarding solar power generation facilities.

Additionally, the bill sets forth specific permitting requirements for solar power facilities with a footprint of seventy-five acres or more, including compliance with siting standards and the establishment of vegetative barriers for visual screening. It prohibits the use of unapproved chemicals for maintenance of solar sites and allows parishes with existing solar ordinances to opt out of certain siting requirements. Notably, the provisions do not apply to residential renewable energy storage or to a single wind turbine installed on property leased before June 30, 2024.