Bill > S730

This bill expands North Carolina's Clean Energy and Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard (CEPS) by modifying definitions related to clean energy facilities. Specifically, the bill broadens the definition of "new clean energy facility" to include nuclear energy facilities (including facility upgrades) and fusion energy facilities. It also changes the definition of "new renewable energy facility" to remove previous restrictions on hydroelectric power facilities, effectively allowing large hydroelectric facilities (over 10 megawatts) to be considered as renewable energy sources. The bill removes previous language that excluded hydroelectric facilities with generation capacity over 10 megawatts from being classified as renewable energy facilities. These changes will likely increase the range of energy sources that can be counted towards the state's clean energy portfolio, potentially making it easier for utilities to meet clean energy standards by including existing nuclear and large hydroelectric power facilities. The bill becomes effective immediately upon becoming law, providing a straightforward mechanism for implementing these definitional changes to the state's energy regulations.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Government Affairs

https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S730