This bill amends section 70-1014.02 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to modify the requirements for exemptions related to privately developed renewable energy generation facilities in Nebraska. The bill establishes that such facilities can be exempt from certain regulatory sections if the owner provides written notice of intent to construct, certifies compliance with various requirements, and engages in public consultation, among other stipulations. Notably, it introduces new compliance requirements regarding materials sourced from foreign adversaries and mandates that facilities near military installations adhere to critical infrastructure protection standards.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that no property associated with these renewable energy facilities can be subject to eminent domain by consumer-owned electric suppliers, while allowing only these suppliers to exercise eminent domain for necessary transmission lines. It also emphasizes that private electric suppliers cannot sell or deliver electricity at retail in Nebraska and does not require consumer-owned electric suppliers to enter joint agreements with private suppliers for facility development. The original section 70-1014.02 is repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 70-1014.02
Final Reading: 70-1014.02