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Renewables group urges H710 changes to single-plant rule, says collocation reduces costs

Senate Finance · April 3, 2026
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Peter Sterling of a renewable energy group told the Senate Finance committee H710 would allow collocation on disturbed sites and reduce costs from duplicative roads, poles and interconnection without harming ratepayers; he said the current single-plant rule can add months and expense.

Peter Sterling, identified at the hearing as the executive director of a renewable energy organization, told the Senate Finance Committee that clarifying the single-plant rule under H710 would allow developers to colocate projects on already-disturbed sites, reduce new access roads and poles, and lower development…

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