Commission postpones power-generation code changes to gather technical input

Oct 6, 2026

After extensive discussion and public comment about small-scale generators, emergency use definitions and emissions monitoring, the commission voted to postpone the power-generation facilities text amendment to November 2 to allow staff to collect additional input from utilities and state reviewers.

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Planning staff presented a proposed text amendment to the Unified Development Code addressing power generation uses, small-scale generators, battery storage and emergency backup. Staff said the revised option consolidates power-generation uses, clarifies a small-scale definition (including a 0.5-megawatt cap for community generation), and adds an "involuntary interruption of service" definition to limit claims of emergency use.

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