This bill amends the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to update definitions and provisions concerning electric generation facilities, transmission lines, and privately developed renewable energy generation facilities, particularly those near military installations. Key insertions include the definitions of "electronic-related" equipment and new certification requirements for electric suppliers to ensure their facilities do not contain such equipment manufactured by foreign adversaries. The bill also introduces a certification process for compliance with critical infrastructure protection requirements and allows for the use of foreign-manufactured equipment under specific conditions if preapproved by the board. Additionally, it emphasizes the protection of Nebraska's ecological and cultural resources, particularly in the Nebraska Sandhills, while regulating energy generation projects.

The bill further establishes compliance and certification requirements for privately developed renewable energy generation facilities, mandating facility owners to notify the board when they are out of compliance and allowing for a one-time certification of ongoing compliance after vendor consultation. It clarifies the board's authority to impose fines and halt operations for non-compliance, while also providing a process for suppliers to dispute violations. Notably, only consumer-owned electric suppliers are granted the power of eminent domain for land rights related to transmission lines, ensuring that private electric suppliers do not have this authority. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage due to an emergency provision.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 70-1001.01, 70-1012, 70-1014.02, 70-1015