Requires an owner of a utility-scale solar project to provide a proper decommissioning plan to DNR along with financial assurances prior to starting energy production

HB 3073 requires owners of utility-scale solar projects (those generating 2+ megawatts) to submit a detailed decommissioning plan and financial assurance to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) before starting energy production. The plan must outline equipment removal, recycling (including PV modules and batteries), site restoration to pre-construction conditions, and cost estimates, while financial assurance (like bonds or insurance) ensures funds are available even if the owner becomes insolvent. This directly affects solar project developers and owners, mandating proactive planning for end-of-life site cleanup and cost coverage. The bill aims to prevent abandoned solar facilities by requiring these measures upfront, rather than after operations cease.