This bill amends the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to update definitions and provisions related to electric generation facilities, transmission lines, and privately developed renewable energy generation facilities, particularly those near military installations. Key insertions include new definitions for terms such as "commercial electric vehicle charging station," "foreign adversary," and "electronic-related," which clarify the bill's scope. It also introduces certification requirements for electric suppliers constructing or acquiring facilities within a ten-mile radius of military installations, mandating that they certify the absence of electronic-related equipment from foreign adversaries.

Additionally, the bill emphasizes the protection of Nebraska's natural and cultural resources while regulating energy generation projects. It establishes exemptions for privately developed renewable energy generation facilities from certain legal sections, provided they meet specific notification and certification requirements, including compliance with critical infrastructure protection standards. The legislation outlines processes for private electric suppliers developing renewable energy facilities, including a joint transmission development agreement and conditions for board action against non-compliance. It also prohibits consumer-owned electric suppliers from exercising eminent domain over property associated with these facilities, while setting penalties for violations, including fines and potential cessation of construction or operation. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 70-1001.01, 70-1012, 70-1014.02, 70-1015
Final Reading: 70-1001.01, 70-1012, 70-1014.02, 70-1015
Slip Law: 70-1001.01, 70-1012, 70-1014.02, 70-1015