renewable energy; public service corporations

SB 1113 grants public service corporations and public power entities in Arizona the right of first refusal to build, own, or maintain renewable energy projects (like solar or wind farms) when a county approves a zoning permit. These entities must notify the Commission (for public service corporations) or the county (for public power entities) within 90 days of the permit approval to claim this right; failure to notify forfeits the right to others. The bill specifically excludes residential rooftop solar systems and small on-site renewable projects not connected to the grid. This policy directly affects utility companies and public power entities seeking to develop larger renewable energy infrastructure in Arizona.