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Supervisors raise concerns about Senate Bill 349 and local authority to require solar decommissioning plans
Summary
Supervisors discussed Senate Bill 349, which would create statewide decommissioning requirements for solar facilities; several members warned it could preempt local ordinances and weaken local oversight of financial assurance and site-specific requirements.
Board members discussed proposed state legislation (Senate Bill 349) affecting decommissioning of solar-energy facilities and expressed concern that a statewide approach could preempt locally tailored agreements.
Supervisor Cindy Miller said the bill would standardize decommissioning across municipalities and expressed concern that local ordinances and the Township’s engineer-led reviews could be superseded, leaving local officials with less control over financial assurance and site-specific requirements. Attorney David Backenstoe and Engineer Mike Muffley commented that a one-size-fits-all approach would remove some local granularity and that counties or the State could set uniform standards, potentially creating gaps for site-specific conditions.
Board members did not take formal action but asked residents to contact their state senators and representatives if they oppose the measure. The Board asked staff to obtain more information before considering a formal position or letter.
