Senate committee advances temporary county-permitting pathway for some large renewable projects
The Senate Energy and Environment Committee voted to send HB 4,031 A to the Senate floor with a due-pass recommendation after testimony that federal tax-credit deadlines and lengthy state siting reviews threaten renewable projects and ratepayers. Proponents said the change preserves local review and environmental safeguards.
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The Senate Energy and Environment Committee on Feb. 23 moved House Bill 4,031 A to the full Senate with a due-pass recommendation, after proponents told the panel that state siting timelines threaten developers’ ability to qualify for federal renewable energy tax credits.
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