Bill > HB1450

This bill establishes a comprehensive moratorium on the construction and expansion of wind and utility-scale solar energy facilities in Oklahoma. The moratorium will be in effect indefinitely unless the Oklahoma Legislature specifically repeals or revokes it. Under this bill, no state agency, authority, board, commission, department, or political subdivision is permitted to allow the construction or expansion of new wind or solar energy facilities. However, the bill includes two important exceptions: (1) wind or solar energy facilities that were already properly permitted and have obtained approval from the Regional Transmission Organization prior to the act's passage can continue their construction or expansion, and (2) wind or solar energy facilities that were already in operation before the act's passage can continue to operate. The bill is being enacted with an emergency clause, which means it will take effect immediately upon passage and approval, suggesting the legislators view this as an urgent matter related to public peace, health, or safety. The legislation represents a significant pause in renewable energy development in the state, potentially impacting future green energy infrastructure and investments.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1450&Session=2600