The bill H.710, which was vetoed by the Governor, aimed to amend the definition of "plant" for renewable energy facilities. Under the proposed changes, facilities located on the same or adjacent parcels utilizing the same technology would be classified as a single plant, with specific exceptions for net metering. Additionally, the bill sought to establish a Decommissioning Fund to assist the Public Utility Commission in remediating projects that were not properly decommissioned.

Furthermore, the bill would have granted the Public Utility Commission the authority to hire financial experts to address issues related to the decommissioning of electric generation and energy storage facilities. It also mandated that the Commission report back on the formula used to determine decommissioning fees. Despite its potential implications for renewable energy management, the bill was ultimately vetoed on June 17, and thus, the proposed changes will not take effect.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 30-8002
As Passed By the House -- Official: 30-8002
As Passed By the House -- Unofficial: 30-8002
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Official: 30-8002, 30-20
As Passed by Both House and Senate -- Unofficial: 30-8002, 30-20