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 defines "solar energy facility" and "wind energy facility" in accordance with existing state law, while explicitly excluding net metering systems from this definition. The bill also includes a sunset provision, stating that the prohibition will be repealed on June 30, 2030, unless further legislative action is taken.

Additionally, the bill amends various sections of existing law to incorporate the moratorium on wind and solar energy facilities. These amendments clarify that no permits or approvals for such facilities can be granted during the moratorium period, and they ensure that local governments and other entities are subject to this prohibition. The bill specifies that it does not affect projects that have already begun the permitting process prior to its effective date.

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