An Act amending Title 27 (Environmental Resources) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, establishing the Reliable Energy Siting and Electric Transition Board.

Senate Bill 502 establishes the Reliable Energy Siting and Electric Transition Board within Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection. This new board directly affects companies proposing to build or expand large electric generators (25 megawatts or more) or significant energy storage facilities (10 megawatts or more). Its primary purpose is to create a statewide process for selecting and approving sites for these large-scale energy projects. The Board, composed of state officials and industry representatives, is authorized to issue "certificates of reliable energy supply" to streamline construction while considering human health, safety, and environmental impacts. However, these certificates cannot be granted for facilities planned on land zoned residential since January 1, 2024, or if the project previously sought local government approval.