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UT HB0070

Decommissioned Asset Disposition Amendments


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Introduced
01/21/2025
In Committee
03/05/2025
Crossed Over
02/28/2025
Passed
03/12/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/24/2025

Introduced Session

2025 General Session

Bill Summary

General Description: This bill makes changes to the requirements related to the decommissioning and disposal of electrical generation facilities and equipment by a project entity.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a new Utah Energy Council to manage the transition and potential future operation of decommissioned electrical generation facilities, particularly focusing on coal-powered plants. The bill requires project entities (power companies) to provide at least 180 days' notice before decommissioning or disposing of assets, and mandates that they maintain critical infrastructure like interconnection equipment and at least one operational coal-powered generating unit. The bill introduces new definitions for terms like "critical switchyard equipment" and "interconnection" and creates a formal process for selecting an operator for decommissioned assets. The Utah Energy Council will be responsible for developing a strategic plan for decommissioned assets, making energy policy recommendations, entering into contracts, and reporting annually to legislative committees. The council must select an operator through a comprehensive proposal process that evaluates factors such as operational experience, financial capability, environmental compliance, and local economic benefits. The bill also amends existing air quality permitting processes to provide more flexibility for transitioning electrical generation facilities to new technologies like natural gas and hydrogen, while ensuring continued reliability and compliance with environmental regulations.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Governor Signed in Lieutenant Governor's office for filing (on 03/24/2025)

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