Bill > HB05925

This bill seeks to modify existing state statutes to restrict the development of large-scale solar energy projects by prohibiting the clearing of forest land for grid-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. Grid-scale solar PV projects refer to large solar power generation facilities that produce electricity for the broader electrical grid, typically covering significant land areas. Instead of allowing these projects to be built by removing forests, the bill encourages solar developers to site their installations on alternative locations such as rooftops, parking canopies, brownfields (previously developed or contaminated industrial sites), or other already developed land uses. The primary goal is to preserve forested areas while still promoting renewable solar energy development by directing solar project construction toward existing built environments or previously used land. By doing so, the bill aims to protect forest ecosystems, maintain green spaces, and promote more environmentally sensitive solar energy infrastructure.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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