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. Key provisions include the requirement for facility owners to notify the board of their intent to commence construction, certify compliance with various regulations, and hold public meetings to discuss the proposed facility with local residents. Notably, the bill introduces a change in compliance language regarding critical infrastructure protection requirements, stating that facilities will be in compliance upon reaching commercial operation, rather than being in compliance at the time of construction.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that no property associated with a privately developed renewable energy generation facility can be subject to eminent domain by consumer-owned electric suppliers, while allowing such suppliers to exercise eminent domain for necessary transmission lines. The bill 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 The original section 70-1014.02 is repealed as part of this legislative update.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