Commission recommends ordinance language to define high‑energy‑use facilities (100 MW threshold)

Jul 8, 2026

Staff proposed A‑26‑4 to add a definition and siting standards for "high energy use" facilities (projects expecting 100 megawatts or more) to comply with House Bill 94; the commission recommended approval.

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Planning staff presented Zoning Text Amendment A‑26‑4 to implement House Bill 94 and to add a definition and supplemental ordinance language for high‑energy‑use facilities. Mr. Colbert told the commission a high energy use facility is one that an applicant reasonably anticipates at filing will require 100 megawatts or more of electrical power from a retail service provider.

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