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Panel approves requirement for financial assurance before utility-scale solar operates
Summary
The House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Subcommittee approved a committee substitute to House Bill 249 (LC 550584S) requiring operators to show environmental regulators proof of a financial instrument to cover decommissioning of utility-scale solar facilities before beginning operation.
The House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Subcommittee on Thursday approved a committee substitute to House Bill 249 (LC 550584S) requiring developers of solar facilities to provide evidence to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division that they have a financial instrument to cover decommissioning costs before the projects begin operation.
Supporters said the measure builds on prior legislation intended to ensure developers bear the cost of…
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