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Introduced
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
In Committee
02/26/2025
02/26/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/20/2025
06/20/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This act would limit where utility scale solar projects can be developed to projects where the free-standing solar energy structure is on property where the structure is providing energy to an urban area of residential properties, a commercial property or otherwise occupying other developed accessory portions of a residential or commercial property. Development in forested and other rural areas of land would be prohibited. This act would take effect upon passage.
AI Summary
This bill aims to restrict the development of utility-scale solar energy projects by limiting where they can be constructed. Specifically, the bill defines a utility-scale solar project as any solar installation that produces 10 megawatts (MW) or more of energy or generates electricity for sale, and allows such projects only on properties that are already developed and serve urban residential or commercial areas. This includes locations like rooftops, parking lots, and other accessory parts of residential or commercial properties. The bill explicitly prohibits utility-scale solar projects from being developed on forested land, farmland, undeveloped properties of one acre or more, and other rural areas. By doing so, the legislation seeks to preserve natural and agricultural landscapes while encouraging solar energy development in already-developed urban and commercial spaces. The bill would take effect immediately upon its passage, applying to future solar energy project proposals in the jurisdiction.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Richard Fascia (R)*,
Michael Chippendale (R),
George Nardone (R),
Christopher Paplauskas (R),
David Place (R),
Bob Quattrocchi (R),
Last Action
Committee recommended measure be held for further study (on 04/01/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| BillText | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText25/HouseText25/H5583.pdf |
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