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 "electronic-related," "foreign adversary," and revised criteria for military installations. The bill establishes new 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. It also outlines exemptions for privately developed renewable energy facilities that comply with specific criteria, emphasizing the protection of Nebraska's natural resources and military security.

Additionally, the bill introduces requirements for facility owners using electronic-related equipment, necessitating a one-time written notice to the board certifying compliance and ongoing notification if they fall out of compliance. It allows for the use of foreign-manufactured equipment under certain conditions, ensuring no reasonable alternatives exist. The legislation details the process for private electric suppliers developing renewable energy facilities, including penalties for non-compliance and restrictions on retail electricity sales by private suppliers. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage due to an emergency clause.

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