This bill enacts provisions related to utility scale solar power plants.
This bill:
- defines terms;
- establishes eligibility criteria for state incentives for solar power plants based on land characteristics;
- provides for reduction of incentives for solar power plants located on certain protected farmland;
- creates exemptions for solar power plants with existing agreements or incentives;
- requires wildlife impact consultation with state or federal agencies for solar power plants;
- establishes requirements for decommissioning plans and financial assurance for solar power plants;
- creates a permitting process for solar power plants;
- requires submission and approval of development plans for solar power plants; and
- provides for severability.