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Committee introduces measure requiring decommissioning deposit for wind turbine projects
Summary
A draft resolution would require wind developers to deposit estimated decommissioning costs with the state treasurer before construction; the committee introduced RS 32183 after lawmakers debated calculation, inflation risk and whether deposits or bonds are preferable.
Representative Kevin Andrus (Representative, District 35) introduced RS 32183, a proposal that would require owners of wind turbine sites to obtain a cost estimate for decommissioning and restoration and to place that estimated amount as a cash deposit with the state treasurer before turbines are fabricated or installed.
Andrus said the measure was designed to prevent land from becoming "huge eyesores" after facilities are out of commission and to…
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