An Act to encourage solar development on built and disturbed land
This bill allows larger solar installations (up to 5 megawatts) on "built land" like parking lots, landfills, and brownfields, expanding previous capacity limits. It defines "disturbed land" (e.g., gravel pits, abandoned dumps) and "built land" (including solar canopies on parking lots) to clarify eligible sites. The bill creates financial incentives through the solar incentive program, including higher payments for projects on these lands and adjustments for material costs. It requires implementation by December 31, 2025, for new regulations and reporting on equitable solar deployment.
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