Wastewater treatment facility heat capture pilot program appropriation

This bill appropriates funds to create a pilot program capturing waste heat from wastewater treatment facilities. It directs the Pollution Control Agency to identify suitable facilities, quantify available heat energy, and fund engineering studies for one project in the metro area and one outside it. The program requires a report by December 2027 detailing identified sites, implementation challenges and benefits, and future funding options. The bill directly affects wastewater treatment facilities and district energy systems through potential heat integration, but does not mandate facility upgrades or alter regulatory requirements.