Wind energy; modifying provisions of the Oklahoma Wind Energy Development Act. Effective date.

SB 1514 amends Oklahoma's Wind Energy Development Act to clarify definitions and strengthen decommissioning requirements for wind energy facilities. It shortens the abandonment period from 24 months to 180 days (without power generation) and mandates removal of equipment upon abandonment or end of a facility's useful life. The bill also adds requirements for financial security, permit applications, public notice, and restoration of land after decommissioning, directly affecting wind energy facility owners and operators. These changes aim to ensure responsible end-of-life management of wind projects while maintaining clarity in regulatory processes.