The bill establishes a prohibition on the initiation or expansion of solar and wind energy facilities in Wyoming, effective immediately upon enactment and lasting until June 30, 2030. It includes definitions for "solar energy facility" and "wind energy facility," clarifying that net metering systems are excluded from this prohibition. The bill also specifies that it will be repealed on the same date unless further legislative action is taken. Additionally, it amends various sections of existing law to incorporate this moratorium, ensuring that local governments and other entities are subject to the restrictions outlined in the new article.

Key amendments include the insertion of language that subjects various permits and regulations to the moratorium on wind and solar energy facilities, effectively halting any new projects during this period. The bill clarifies that any projects that have already begun the permitting process prior to the effective date of this act are not affected by the new prohibitions. Overall, the legislation aims to impose a temporary halt on the development of renewable energy facilities in the state while allowing for existing projects to continue.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 1-26-815, 18-5-502, 34-22-105, 34-27-103, 35-12-102, 35-12-106, 35-12-115